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Berkovitz v. United States

Docket: 87-498
Citation: 486 U.S. 531 (1988)
Petitioner: Berkovitz
Respondent: United States

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, April 19, 1988
Decision: Monday, June 13, 1988
Issues: Economic Activity, Governmental Liability

Advocates

Michael K. Kellogg (on behalf of Respondent)
Ellen M. Viakley (on behalf of the 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 Ideology)

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Decision: 9 votes for Berkovitz, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Federal Tort Claims, or Alien Tort Statute
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Marshall
Voted with the majority
Brennan
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Blackmun
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Stevens
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White
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Kennedy
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O'Connor
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Scalia
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Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice Thurgood Marshall

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