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American Export Lines, Inc. v. Alvez

Docket: 79-1
Citation: 446 U.S. 274 (1980)
Petitioner: American Export Lines, Inc.
Respondent: Alvez

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, February 26, 1980
Decision: Monday, May 12, 1980
Issues: Economic Activity, Election of Remedies

Advocates

Stephen K. Carr (on behalf of the Petitioner)
Paul C. Matthews (on behalf of the Respondents)

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: 6 votes for Alvez, 0 vote(s) against
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote the judgment of the Court
Brennan
Jurisdictional dissent, joined Marshall's dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a jurisdictional dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote a special concurrence
Powell
Jurisdictional dissent, joined Marshall's dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Judgment of the Court by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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