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Japan Whaling Assn. v. American Cetacean Soc.

Docket: 85-954
Citation: 478 U.S. 221 (1986)
Petitioner: Japan Whaling Assn.
Respondent: American Cetacean Soc.
Consolidated: No. 85-955

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, April 30, 1986
Decision: Monday, June 30, 1986
Issues: Economic Activity, Natural Resources

Advocates

Arnold I. Burns (on behalf of Petitioners in No. 85-955)
William P. Rogers (on behalf of Respondents)
Scott C. Whitney (on behalf of Petitioners in No. 85-954)

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 Japan Whaling Assn., 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 16 U.S.C. 1821
Voted with the majority
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
White
Wrote a dissent
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Byron R. White

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available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1980-1989/1985/1985_85_954/>
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