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Dow Chemical Co. v. United States

Docket: 84-1259
Citation: 476 U.S. 227 (1986)
Petitioner: Dow Chemical Co.
Respondent: United States

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, December 10, 1985
Decision: Monday, May 19, 1986
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Search and Seizure

Advocates

Jane M. Gootee (on behalf of the Petitioner)
Alan I. Horowitz (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: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 4: Fourth Amendment
Wrote the majority opinion
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Blackmun
Wrote a dissent
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger

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