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Thomas v. Washington Gas Light Co.

Docket: 79-116
Citation: 448 U.S. 261 (1980)
Petitioner: Thomas
Respondent: Washington Gas Light Co.

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, March 19, 1980
Decision: Friday, June 27, 1980
Issues: Economic Activity, Election of Remedies

Advocates

Kevin Jeffrey Baldwin (on behalf of the Respondent WGLC)
James F. Green (on behalf of the Petitioner)
Alan I. Horowitz (on behalf of Federal Respondent supporting the Petitioner)

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 Thomas, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Article 4, Section 1: Full Faith and Credit Clause
Voted with the majority, joined White's concurrence
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote a special concurrence
White
Voted with the minority, joined Rehnquist's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority, joined White's concurrence
Powell
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Wrote the judgment of the Court
Stevens
Judgment of the Court by Justice John Paul Stevens

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