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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. v. Durham County

Docket: 85-1021
Citation: 479 U.S. 130 (1986)
Appellant: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Appellee: Durham County
Consolidated: No. 85-1022

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, October 6, 1986
Decision: Tuesday, December 9, 1986
Issues: Economic Activity, State Tax

Advocates

Erwin N. Griswold (on behalf of the appellant)
Rex E. Lee (on behalf of the appellee)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 9 votes for Durham County, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 28 U.S.C. 1257
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Wrote the majority opinion
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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