Oyez: Estes v. Metropolitan Branches, Dallas NAACP, 444 U.S. 437 (1980), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Estes v. Metropolitan Branches, Dallas NAACP

Docket:	78-253
Citation:	444 U.S. 437 (1980)
Petitioner:	Estes
Respondent:	Metropolitan Branches, Dallas NAACP
Consolidated:	No. 78-282; No. 78-283

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Monday, October 29, 1979
Decision:	Monday, January 21, 1980
Issues:	Judicial Power, Writ Improvidently Granted

Advocates

Robert L. Blumenthal	(on behalf of Petitioners, Curry et al)
Edward B. Cloutman, III	(on behalf of Respondents Tasby et al)
E. Brice Cunningham	(on behalf of the Respondents, NAACP 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)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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

Marshall

Burger

Brennan

Stewart

White

Blackmun

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

Per Curiam with Argument

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