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United States v. Sotelo

Docket: 76-1800
Citation: 436 U.S. 268 (1978)
Petitioner: United States
Respondent: Sotelo

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, February 22, 1978
Decision: Monday, May 22, 1978
Issues: Federal Taxation, Priority of Federal Fiscal Claims

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Internal Revenue Code
Voted with the minority, joined Rehnquist's dissent
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Marshall
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Rehnquist's dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the minority, joined Rehnquist's dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice Thurgood Marshall

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