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Carlson, v. Green

Docket: 78-1261
Citation: 446 U.S. 14 (1980)
Petitioner: Carlson,
Respondent: Green

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Monday, January 7, 1980
Decision: Tuesday, April 22, 1980
Issues: Economic Activity, Governmental Liability

Advocates

Michael E. Deutsch (on behalf of the Respondent)
Kenneth S. Geller (on behalf of the Petitioners)

Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 7 votes for Green, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Federal Tort Claims, or Alien Tort Statute
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Voted with the majority, joined Powell's concurrence
Stevens
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote a special concurrence
Powell
Wrote a dissent
Burger
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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