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Kosak v. United States

Docket: 82-618
Citation: 465 U.S. 848 (1984)
Petitioner: Kosak
Respondent: United States

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Monday, November 7, 1983
Decision: Wednesday, March 21, 1984
Issues: Economic Activity, Governmental Liability

Advocates

Jeffrey L. Naftulin (on behalf of the Petitioner)
Kathryn A. Oberly (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: 8 votes for United States, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Federal Tort Claims, or Alien Tort Statute
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote the majority opinion
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Thurgood Marshall

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