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Trafficante v. Metropolitan Life Ins.

Docket: 71-708
Citation: 409 U.S. 205 (1972)
Petitioner: Trafficante
Respondent: Metropolitan Life Ins.

Case Media

Abstract

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

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 9 votes for Trafficante, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Fair Housing
Wrote the majority opinion
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote a regular concurrence
White
Voted with the majority, joined White's concurrence
Powell
Voted with the majority, joined White's concurrence
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice William O. Douglas

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