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Andrus v. Shell Oil Co.

Docket: 78-1815
Citation: 446 U.S. 657 (1980)
Petitioner: Andrus
Respondent: Shell Oil Co.

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, January 15, 1980
Decision: Monday, June 2, 1980
Issues: Economic Activity, Natural Resources

Advocates

Fowler Hamilton (on behalf of the Respondents)
Lawrence G. Wallace (on behalf of the Petitioner)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Shell Oil Co., 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 30 U.S.C. 181
Wrote the majority opinion
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Stewart's dissent
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Stewart's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Full Opinion by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger

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