Oyez: Colorado River Water Cons. Dist. v. U.S., 424 U.S. 800 (1976), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Colorado River Water Cons. Dist. v. U.S.

Docket:	74-940
Citation:	424 U.S. 800 (1976)
Petitioner:	Colorado River Water Cons. Dist.
Respondent:	U.S.
Consolidated:	No. 74-949

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Abstract

Argument:	Wednesday, January 14, 1976
Decision:	Wednesday, March 24, 1976
Issues:	Judicial Power, Comity, Civil Procedure

Advocates

Not available

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

Decision: 6 votes for Colorado River Water Cons. Dist., 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 43 U.S.C. 666

Brennan

Marshall

Stevens

White

Stewart

Blackmun

Powell

Burger

Rehnquist

Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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