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Guam v. Olsen

Docket: 76-439
Citation: 431 U.S. 195 (1977)
Petitioner: Guam
Respondent: Olsen

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, March 29, 1977
Decision: Monday, May 23, 1977
Issues: Judicial Power, Jurisdiction of Federal Courts

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Olsen, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 48 U.S.C. 1424
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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