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Commissioner v. Kowalski

Docket: 76-1095
Citation: 434 U.S. 77 (1977)
Petitioner: Commissioner
Respondent: Kowalski

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, October 12, 1977
Decision: Tuesday, November 29, 1977
Issues: Federal Taxation of Gifts

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 7 votes for Commissioner, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Internal Revenue Code
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Burger
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Wrote a dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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