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United States v. Southern Ute Indians

Docket: 515
Citation: 402 U.S. 159 (1971)
Petitioner: United States
Respondent: Southern Ute Indians

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, March 1, 1971
Decision: Monday, April 26, 1971
Issues: Civil Rights, Indians

Advocates

Lawrence G. Wallace (argued the cause for the United States)

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: 8 votes for United States, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: res judicata
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Black
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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