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California v. Sierra Club

Docket: 79-1252
Citation: 451 U.S. 287 (1981)
Petitioner: California
Respondent: Sierra Club
Consolidated: No. 79-1502

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, January 21, 1981
Decision: Tuesday, April 28, 1981
Issues: Judicial Power, Standing to Sue, Private or Implied Cause of Action

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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: 9 votes for California, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 33 U.S.C. 403
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's concurrence
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's concurrence
Stewart
Wrote the majority opinion
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority, joined Rehnquist's concurrence
Powell
Wrote a special concurrence
Rehnquist
Wrote a regular concurrence
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Byron R. White

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