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Macdonald, Sommer & Frates v. Yolo County

Docket: 84-2015
Citation: 477 U.S. 340 (1986)
Appellant: Macdonald, Sommer & Frates
Appellee: Yolo County

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, March 26, 1986
Decision: Wednesday, June 25, 1986
Issues: Due Process, Takings Clause

Advocates

Howard N. Ellman (on behalf of the appellant)
William L. Owen (on behalf of the appellees)

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 Yolo County, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Takings Clause
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent, joined Rehnquist's dissent
Powell
Wrote a dissent, joined White's dissent
Rehnquist
Wrote the majority opinion
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice John Paul Stevens

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