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Jean v. Nelson

Docket: 84-5240
Citation: 472 U.S. 846 (1985)
Petitioner: Jean
Respondent: Nelson

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, March 25, 1985
Decision: Wednesday, June 26, 1985
Issues: Judicial Power, Jurisdiction of Federal Courts of Appeals

Advocates

Ira Jay Kurzban (on behalf of the petitioners)
Rex E. Lee (on behalf of the respondents)

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: 6 votes for Nelson, 2 vote(s) against
Did not participate
Powell
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote the majority opinion
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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