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Bowsher v. Merck & Co.

Docket: 81-1273
Citation: 460 U.S. 824 (1983)
Petitioner: Bowsher
Respondent: Merck & Co.
Consolidated: No. 81-1472

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, December 1, 1982
Decision: Tuesday, April 19, 1983
Issues: Judicial Power, Judicial Review

Advocates

Jerrold J. Ganzfried (on behalf of the Petitioner)
Philip A. Lacovara (on behalf of the Respondent)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 7 votes for Merck & Co., 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 10 U.S.C. 2313
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
White
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Marshall
Wrote a special concurrence
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority, joined Blackmun's concurrence
Stevens
Wrote the majority opinion
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

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