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Costle v. Pacific Legal Foundation

Docket: 78-1472
Citation: 445 U.S. 198 (1980)
Petitioner: Costle
Respondent: Pacific Legal Foundation

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, December 5, 1979
Decision: Tuesday, March 18, 1980
Issues: Economic Activity, Natural Resources

Advocates

William Alsup (on behalf of the Petitioner)
Robert K. Best (on behalf of the Respondents)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 9 votes for Costle, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Federal Water Pollution Control (Clean Water), plus amendments
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Wrote the majority opinion
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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