Oyez: Consolidated Edison Co. v. Public Ser v. Comm'n, 447 U.S. 530 (1980), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Consolidated Edison Co. v. Public Ser v. Comm'n

Docket:	79-134
Citation:	447 U.S. 530 (1980)
Appellant:	Consolidated Edison Co. v. Public Ser
Appellee:	Comm'n

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Monday, March 17, 1980
Decision:	Friday, June 20, 1980
Issues:	First Amendment, Miscellaneous

Advocates

Joseph D. Block	(on behalf of the appellant)
Peter H. Schiff	(on behalf of the appellee)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

Decision: 7 votes for Consolidated Edison Co. v. Public Ser, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 1: Speech, Press, and Assembly

Marshall

Brennan

Stevens

Blackmun

White

Stewart

Powell

Burger

Rehnquist

Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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