TRAFFICANTE v. METROPOLITAN LIFE INS.

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Case Basics
Docket No. 
71-708
Petitioner 
Trafficante
Respondent 
Metropolitan Life Ins.
Decided By 
Burger Court (1972-1975)
Opinion 
409 U.S. 205 (1972)
Argued 
Tuesday, November 7, 1972
Decided 
Thursday, December 7, 1972
Advocates
Lawrence G. Wallace
(argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal)
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Facts of the Case 

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Question 

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Conclusion 
Decision: 9 votes for Trafficante, 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Fair Housing

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