Oyez: First National Bank Of Boston v. Bellotti, 435 U.S. 765 (1978), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

First National Bank Of Boston v. Bellotti

Docket:	76-1172
Citation:	435 U.S. 765 (1978)
Appellant:	First National Bank Of Boston
Appellee:	Bellotti

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Wednesday, November 9, 1977
Decision:	Wednesday, April 26, 1978
Issues:	First Amendment, Campaign Spending

Advocates

Not available

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 5 votes for First National Bank Of Boston, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 1: Speech, Press, and Assembly

Burger

Brennan

Stewart

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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