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Schweiker v. Chilicky

Docket: 86-1781
Citation: 487 U.S. 412 (1988)
Petitioner: Schweiker
Respondent: Chilicky

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, March 1, 1988
Decision: Friday, June 24, 1988
Issues: Economic Activity, Governmental Liability

Advocates

Charles Fried (on behalf of the Petitioners)
Laurence H. Tribe (on behalf of the 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: 6 votes for Schweiker, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Social Security, as amended, including Social Security Disability Benefits Reform Act, but excluding Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, and Aid to Families with Dependent Children
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
Wrote a regular concurrence
Stevens
Wrote the majority opinion
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Voted with the majority
Kennedy
Full Opinion by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

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