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HUGHES v. ROWE

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Case Basics

Docket No.

79-6000

Petitioner

Hughes

Respondent

Rowe

Decided By

Burger Court (1975-1981)

Opinion

449 U.S. 5 (1980)

Decided

Monday, November 10, 1980

Term:

1980-1989
- 1980

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 7 votes for Hughes, 1 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards

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