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Nixon v. Warner Communications, Inc.

Docket: 76-944
Citation: 435 U.S. 589 (1978)
Petitioner: Nixon
Respondent: Warner Communications, Inc.

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, November 8, 1977
Decision: Tuesday, April 18, 1978
Issues: Privacy, Miscellaneous

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Nixon, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 44 U.S.C. 2107
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote a dissent
White
Wrote a dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote the majority opinion
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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