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Abstract

Argument: Monday, January 12, 1970
Decision: Monday, March 23, 1970
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: 5 votes for United States, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Internal Revenue Code
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Black
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Wrote a special concurrence
Harlan
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote the majority opinion
Marshall
Full Opinion by Justice Thurgood Marshall

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The Oyez Project, United States v. Estate Of Donnelly, 397 U.S. 286 (1970),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1969/1969_104/>
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