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Davidson v. Cannon

Docket: 84-6470
Citation: 474 U.S. 344 (1986)
Petitioner: Davidson
Respondent: Cannon

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, November 6, 1985
Decision: Tuesday, January 21, 1986
Issues: Liability, Civil Rights Acts

Advocates

James D. Crawford (on behalf of the Petitioner)
Charles Fried (as amicus curiae, in support of Respondents)
Madeleine W. Mansier (on behalf of 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 Cannon, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote a dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Marshall
Wrote a dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Wrote the majority opinion
Rehnquist
Wrote a special concurrence
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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