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Ralston v. Robinson

Docket: 80-2049
Citation: 454 U.S. 201 (1981)
Petitioner: Ralston
Respondent: Robinson

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Monday, October 5, 1981
Decision: Wednesday, December 2, 1981
Issues: Civil Rights, Juveniles

Advocates

David A. Strauss (on behalf of the Petitioner)
Jerold S. Solovy (on behalf of the Respondent)

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 Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Ralston, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 18 U.S.C. 5005
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote the majority opinion
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote a special concurrence
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Thurgood Marshall

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The Oyez Project, Ralston v. Robinson, 454 U.S. 201 (1981),
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