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United States v. Merchant

Docket: 85-1672
Citation: 480 U.S. 615 (1987)
Petitioner: United States
Respondent: Merchant

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, March 4, 1987
Decision: Tuesday, March 24, 1987
Issues: Judicial Power, Writ Improvidently Granted

Advocates

Penelope M. Cooper (on behalf of the respondent)
Paul J. Larkin, Jr. (on behalf of the petitioner)

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: 9 votes for Merchant, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Writ Improvidently Granted
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
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