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International Paper Co. v. Ouellette

Docket: 85-1233
Citation: 479 U.S. 481 (1987)
Petitioner: International Paper Co.
Respondent: Ouellette

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, November 4, 1986
Decision: Wednesday, January 21, 1987
Issues: Federalism, Federal Preemption of State Regulation

Advocates

Peter F. Langrock (on behalf of the respondents)
Roy L. Reardon (on behalf of the petitioner)
Lawrence G. Wallace (on behalf of the United States as amicus curiae supporting 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: 5 votes for International Paper Co., 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Federal Water Pollution Control (Clean Water), plus amendments
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent, joined Stevens' dissent
Blackmun
Wrote the majority opinion
Powell
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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