LAIRD v. NELMS

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Case Basics
Docket No. 
71-573
Petitioner 
Laird
Respondent 
Nelms
Decided By 
Burger Court (1972-1975)
Opinion 
406 U.S. 797 (1972)
Argued 
Monday, April 17, 1972
Decided 
Wednesday, June 7, 1972
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Facts of the Case 

None

Question 

None

Conclusion 
Decision: 6 votes for Laird, 2 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Federal Tort Claims, or Alien Tort Statute

None

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