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United States v. Clark

Docket: 78-1513
Citation: 445 U.S. 23 (1980)
Appellant: United States
Appellee: Clark

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, October 31, 1979
Decision: Tuesday, February 26, 1980
Issues: Civil Rights, Rights of Illegitimates

Advocates

Edward L. Merrigan (on behalf of the Appellees)
Harriet S. Shapiro (on behalf of the Appellant)

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 Seniority)

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Decision: 7 votes for Clark, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 5 U.S.C. 8331
Voted with the majority, joined Powell's concurrence
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Rehnquist's dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote the majority opinion
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote a special concurrence
Powell
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Thurgood Marshall

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