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Ridgway v. Ridgway

Docket: 80-1070
Citation: 454 U.S. 46 (1981)
Petitioner: Ridgway
Respondent: Ridgway

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, October 7, 1981
Decision: Tuesday, November 10, 1981
Issues: Federalism, Federal Preemption of State Regulation

Advocates

Stephen P. Beale (on behalf of Petitioners)
Joshua I. Schwartz (amicus curiae)
Curtis Webber (on behalf of Respondents)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Ridgway, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 38 U.S.C. 765
Did not participate
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Wrote the majority opinion
Blackmun
Wrote a dissent
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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