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Atascadero State Hospital v. Scanlon

Docket: 84-351
Citation: 473 U.S. 234 (1985)
Petitioner: Atascadero State Hospital
Respondent: Scanlon

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Monday, March 25, 1985
Decision: Friday, June 28, 1985
Issues: Federalism, Natural Resources, Miscellaneous

Advocates

Marilyn Holle (on behalf of the respondent)
James E. Ryan (on behalf of the petitioners)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Atascadero State Hospital, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 11: Eleventh Amendment
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote a dissent, joined Blackmun's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent, joined Blackmun's dissent
Marshall
Wrote a dissent, joined Brennan's dissent
Blackmun
Wrote the majority opinion
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent, joined Brennan's dissent, joined Blackmun's dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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