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Watts v. Seward School Board

Docket: 325
Citation: 391 U.S. 592 (1968)
Petitioner: Watts
Respondent: Seward School Board

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, March 26, 1968
Decision: Monday, June 3, 1968
Issues: First Amendment, Libel, Defamation

Advocates

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Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 8 votes for Watts, 1 vote(s) against
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority, joined Douglas' concurrence
Black
Wrote a special concurrence
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the minority
White
Voted with the majority
Fortas
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Per Curiam with Argument

Split Vote (by Seniority)

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Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Black
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Fortas
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Per Curiam with Argument by The Court

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