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Griffin v. Oceanic Contractors, Inc.

Docket: 81-614
Citation: 458 U.S. 564 (1982)
Petitioner: Griffin
Respondent: Oceanic Contractors, Inc.

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Monday, April 26, 1982
Decision: Wednesday, June 30, 1982
Issues: Economic Activity, Nongovernmental Liability

Advocates

Robert A. Chaffin (on behalf of Petitioner)
Theodore Goller (on behalf of Respondent)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 7 votes for Griffin, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Jones, or Death on the High Seas
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Wrote the majority opinion
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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