Oyez: Gte Sylvania, Inc. v. Consumers Union, 445 U.S. 375 (1980), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

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Gte Sylvania, Inc. v. Consumers Union

Docket:	78-1248
Citation:	445 U.S. 375 (1980)
Petitioner:	Gte Sylvania, Inc.
Respondent:	Consumers Union

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Abstract

Argument:	Wednesday, November 28, 1979
Decision:	Wednesday, March 19, 1980
Issues:	Privacy, Freedom of Information Act

Advocates

Kenneth S. Geller	(on behalf of the Federal Respondent supporting Petitioners)
Alan B. Morrison	(on behalf of the Respondents)
Harry L. Shniderman	(on behalf of the Petitioners)

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 9 votes for Gte Sylvania, Inc., 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Article 3, Section 2, Paragraph 1: Case or Controversy Requirement

Marshall

Brennan

Stevens

Blackmun

White

Stewart

Powell

Burger

Rehnquist

Full Opinion by Justice Thurgood Marshall

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