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Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Franklin Mint Corp.

Docket: 82-1186
Citation: 466 U.S. 243 (1984)
Petitioner: Trans World Airlines, Inc.
Respondent: Franklin Mint Corp.
Consolidated: No. 82-1465

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, November 30, 1983
Decision: Tuesday, April 17, 1984
Issues: Economic Activity, Nongovernmental Liability

Advocates

John R. Foster (on behalf of Franklin Mint Corporation)
John N. Romans (on behalf of Transworld Airlines, Inc)
Joshua I. Schwartz (on behalf of the United States as amicus curiae)

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: 8 votes for Trans World Airlines, Inc., 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Treaty
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Wrote the majority opinion
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

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