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County Of Washington v. Gunther

Docket: 80-429
Citation: 452 U.S. 161 (1981)
Petitioner: County Of Washington
Respondent: Gunther

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Monday, March 23, 1981
Decision: Monday, June 8, 1981
Issues: Civil Rights, Sex Discrimination in Employment

Advocates

Lawrence R. Derr (on behalf of the Petitioners)
Carol A. Hewitt (on behalf of the Respondents)
Barry Sullivan (on behalf of the United States et al. as amici curiae)

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 Ideology)

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Decision: 5 votes for Gunther, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Rehnquist's dissent
Stewart
Voted with the minority, joined Rehnquist's dissent
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined Rehnquist's dissent
Burger
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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