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Griffin v. Breckenridge

Docket: 144
Citation: 403 U.S. 88 (1971)
Petitioner: Griffin
Respondent: Breckenridge

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, January 13, 1971
Decision: Monday, June 7, 1971
Issues: Liability, Civil Rights Acts

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: 9 votes for Griffin, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Reconstruction Civil Rights Acts (42 USC 1985)
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Black
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Wrote a regular concurrence
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Full Opinion by Justice Potter Stewart

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