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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith v. Curran

Docket: 80-203
Citation: 456 U.S. 353 (1982)
Petitioner: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Respondent: Curran
Consolidated: No. 80-757; No. 80-895; No. 80-936

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, November 2, 1981
Decision: Monday, May 3, 1982
Issues: Judicial Power, Standing to Sue, Private or Implied Cause of Action

Advocates

Robert A. Hudson (on behalf of the Respondents)
William E. Hegarty (on behalf of the Petitioners)
Barry Sullivan (amicus curiae)
Gerard K. Sandweg, Jr. (on behalf of the Petitioners)
Richard P. Saslow (on behalf of the Petitioner)
Leonard Toboroff (on behalf of Respondents)

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 Curran, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 7 U.S.C. 6
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote the majority opinion
Stevens
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
O'Connor
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice John Paul Stevens

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