Oyez: Central Hudson Gas & Elec. v. Public Ser v. Comm'n, 447 U.S. 557 (1980), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Central Hudson Gas & Elec. v. Public Ser v. Comm'n

Docket:	79-565
Citation:	447 U.S. 557 (1980)
Appellant:	Central Hudson Gas & Elec. v. Public Ser
Appellee:	Comm'n

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Monday, March 17, 1980
Decision:	Friday, June 20, 1980
Issues:	First Amendment, Commercial Speech
Categories:	commercial speech, first amendment, fourteenth amendment, freedom of speech, regulation

Advocates

Peter H. Schiff	(on behalf of the Appellee)
Telford Taylor	(on behalf of the Appellant)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

Decision: 8 votes for Central Hudson Gas & Elec. v. Public Ser, 1 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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