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Laird v. Nelms

Docket: 71-573
Citation: 406 U.S. 797 (1972)
Petitioner: Laird
Respondent: Nelms

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, April 17, 1972
Decision: Wednesday, June 7, 1972
Issues: Economic Activity, Governmental Liability

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Laird, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Federal Tort Claims, or Alien Tort Statute
Did not participate
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Stewart's dissent
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Wrote the majority opinion
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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