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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, April 23, 1974
Decision: Monday, June 17, 1974
Issues: Economic Activity, Bankruptcy

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Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 8 votes for Baker, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Act or Rules, or Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote the majority opinion
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote a special concurrence
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's concurrence
Powell
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice William O. Douglas

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The Oyez Project, Baker v. Gold Seal Liquors, 417 U.S. 467 (1974),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1970-1979/1973/1973_73_804/>
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