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American Broadcasting Cos. v. Writers Guild

Docket: 76-1121
Citation: 437 U.S. 411 (1978)
Petitioner: American Broadcasting Cos.
Respondent: Writers Guild
Consolidated: No. 76-1153; No. 76-1162

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, December 5, 1977
Reargument: Monday, March 20, 1978
Decision: Wednesday, June 21, 1978
Issues: Unions, Union-Union Member Dispute

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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: 5 votes for American Broadcasting Cos., 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: National Labor Relations, as amended
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Stewart's dissent
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
Stewart
Wrote the majority opinion
White
Voted with the minority, joined Stewart's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the minority, joined Stewart's dissent
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Byron R. White

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