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Abstract

Oral Argument: Tuesday, November 7, 1972
Decision: Thursday, December 7, 1972
Issues: Judicial Power, Standing to Sue, Statutory Standing

Advocates

Lawrence G. Wallace (argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Full Opinion: Judicial Power, Standing to Sue, Statutory Standing: 9 - 0
Voted with the majority, joined Douglas' opinion
Burger
Voted with the majority, authored an opinion
Douglas
Voted with the majority, joined Douglas' opinion
Brennan
Voted with the majority, joined Douglas' opinion
Stewart
Voted with the majority, authored a concurrence
White
Voted with the majority, joined Douglas' opinion
Marshall
Voted with the majority, joined White's concurrence
Blackmun
Voted with the majority, joined White's concurrence
Powell
Voted with the majority, joined Douglas' opinion
Rehnquist

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The Oyez Project, Trafficante v. Metropolitan Life Ins., 409 U.S. 205 (1972),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1970-1979/1972/1972_71_708/>
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