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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

Oral Argument: Wednesday, April 30, 1986
Decision: Monday, June 30, 1986
Issues: Economic Activity, Natural Resources; Judicial Power, Standing to Sue, Justiciable Question

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 Ideology)

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Full Opinion: Economic Activity, Natural Resources: 5 - 4
Voted with the minority, authored a dissent
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the majority, joined White's opinion
Stevens
Voted with the majority, joined White's opinion
Powell
Voted with the majority, authored an opinion
White
Voted with the majority, joined White's opinion
O'Connor
Voted with the majority, joined White's opinion
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Rehnquist

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