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Lear, Inc. v. Adkins

Docket: 56
Citation: 395 U.S. 653 (1969)
Petitioner: Lear, Inc.
Respondent: Adkins

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, November 20, 1968
Decision: Monday, June 16, 1969
Issues: Economic Activity, Patents

Advocates

Lawrence G. Wallace (argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal)

Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Lear, Inc., 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Estoppel
Voted with the minority, joined Black's dissent
Warren
Wrote a special concurrence
White
Wrote a dissent
Black
Wrote the majority opinion
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Black's dissent
Douglas
Full Opinion by Justice John M. Harlan

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