Oyez: General Telephone Co. v. EEOC, 446 U.S. 318 (1980), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

General Telephone Co. v. EEOC

Docket:	79-488
Citation:	446 U.S. 318 (1980)
Petitioner:	General Telephone Co.
Respondent:	Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Tuesday, March 25, 1980
Decision:	Monday, May 12, 1980
Issues:	Judicial Power, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Advocates

James R. Dickens	(on behalf of the Petitioners)
Lawrence G. Wallace	(on behalf of the Respondents)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 5 votes for EEOC, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII

Burger

Brennan

Stewart

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

Full Opinion by Justice Byron R. White

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