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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, April 19, 1966
Decision: Monday, June 13, 1966
Issues: Federal Taxation, Priority of Federal Fiscal Claims

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Nicholas, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Act or Rules, or Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority
Black
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Clark
Wrote a special concurrence
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Stewart
Wrote a dissent
White
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Fortas
Full Opinion by Justice Potter Stewart

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The Oyez Project, Nicholas v. United States, 384 U.S. 678 (1966),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1965/1965_650/>
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