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SPLAWN v. CALIFORNIA

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Case Basics

Docket No.

76-143

Petitioner

Splawn

Respondent

California

Decided By

Burger Court (1975-1981)

Opinion

431 U.S. 595 (1977)

Argued

Wednesday, March 23, 1977

Decided

Monday, June 6, 1977

Term:

1970-1979
- 1976

Facts of the Case

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Question

None

Argument

Splawn v. California - Opinion Announcement

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Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for California, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Amendment 1: Speech, Press, and Assembly

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