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N.C. Dept. Of Transp. v. Crest St. Council

Docket: 85-767
Citation: 479 U.S. 6 (1986)
Petitioner: N.C. Dept. Of Transp.
Respondent: Crest St. Council

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, October 7, 1986
Decision: Tuesday, November 4, 1986
Issues: Attorneys' Fees

Advocates

Michael David Calhoun (on behalf of respondents)
Richard J. Lazarus (on behalf of the United States as amicus curiae in support of petitioners)
Lacy H. Thornburg (on behalf of Petitioners)

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: 6 votes for N.C. Dept. Of Transp., 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards
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
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Wrote the majority opinion
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Full Opinion by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

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available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1980-1989/1986/1986_85_767/>
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