The Oyez Project Virtual Tour of the Supreme Court Building

Abstract

Argument: Monday, April 25, 1977
Decision: Monday, May 16, 1977
Issues: Civil Rights, Residency Requirements

Advocates

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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 Chappelle, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Equal Protection
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Per Curiam with Argument

Cite this page

The Oyez Project, Chappelle v. Greater Baton Rouge Airport Dist., 431 U.S. 159 (1977),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1970-1979/1976/1976_76_352/>
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