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Chan v. Korean Air Lines, Ltd.

Docket: 87-1055
Citation: 490 U.S. 122 (1989)
Petitioner: Chan
Respondent: Korean Air Lines, Ltd.

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, December 7, 1988
Decision: Tuesday, April 18, 1989
Issues: Economic Activity, Nongovernmental Liability

Advocates

Richard J. Lazarus (Amicus Curiae, supporting petitioners)
Milton G. Sincoff (on behalf of the Petitioners)
George N. Tompkins, Jr. (on behalf of Respondent)

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 Korean Air Lines, Ltd., 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Treaty
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a special concurrence
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority, joined Brennan's concurrence
Marshall
Voted with the majority, joined Brennan's concurrence
Blackmun
Voted with the majority, joined Brennan's concurrence
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Wrote the majority opinion
Scalia
Voted with the majority
Kennedy
Full Opinion by Justice Antonin Scalia

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