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RODRIGUEZ v. COMPASS SHIPPING CO.

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Case Basics

Docket No.

79-1977

Petitioner

Rodriguez

Respondent

Compass Shipping Co.

Decided By

Burger Court (1975-1981)

Opinion

451 U.S. 596 (1981)

Argued

Monday, January 12, 1981

Decided

Monday, May 18, 1981

Term:

1980-1989
- 1980

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Argument

Rodriguez v. Compass Shipping Co. - Oral Argument

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Conclusion

Decision: 9 votes for Compass Shipping Co., 0 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Longshoremen and Harbor Workers' Compensation

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