ESTES v. METROPOLITAN BRANCHES, DALLAS NAACP

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Case Basics
Docket No. 
78-253
Petitioner 
Estes
Respondent 
Metropolitan Branches, Dallas NAACP
Consolidation 
No. 78-282
No. 78-283
Decided By 
Burger Court (1975-1981)
Opinion 
444 U.S. 437 (1980)
Argued 
Monday, October 29, 1979
Decided 
Monday, January 21, 1980
Advocates
Edward B. Cloutman, III
(on behalf of Respondents Tasby et al)
E. Brice Cunningham
(on behalf of the Respondents, NAACP et al)
Robert L. Blumenthal
(on behalf of Petitioners, Curry et al)
James A. Donohoe
(on behalf of Petitioners, Brinegar et al)
Lawrence G. Wallace
(as amicus curiae, supporting Respondents)
Warren Whitham
(on behalf of Petitioners, Estes et al)
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Facts of the Case 

None

Question 

None

Conclusion 
Decision: 5 votes for Metropolitan Branches, Dallas NAACP, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Writ Improvidently Granted

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