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UNITED STATES v. JIM

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Case Basics

Docket No.

71-1509

Appellee

Jim

Appellant

United States

Consolidation

No. 71-1612

Decided By

Burger Court (1972-1975)

Opinion

409 U.S. 80 (1972)

Decided

Monday, November 20, 1972

Term:

1970-1979
- 1972

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 8 votes for United States, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Takings Clause

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