Oyez: Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317 (1986), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

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Celotex Corp. v. Catrett

Docket:	85-198
Citation:	477 U.S. 317 (1986)
Petitioner:	Celotex Corp.
Respondent:	Catrett

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Abstract

Argument:	Tuesday, April 1, 1986
Decision:	Wednesday, June 25, 1986
Issues:	Judicial Power, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Advocates

Paul M. Smith	(on behalf of Respondent)
Leland S. Van Koten	(on behalf of Petitioner)

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 5 votes for Celotex Corp., 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including Appellate Procedure (or relevant rules of a circuit court)

Marshall

Brennan

Blackmun

Stevens

Powell

White

O'Connor

Burger

Rehnquist

Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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