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The Florida Star v. B. J. F.

Docket: 87-329
Citation: 491 U.S. 524 (1989)
Appellant: The Florida Star
Appellee: B. J. F.

Case Media

Abstract

Oral Argument: Tuesday, March 21, 1989
Decision: Wednesday, June 21, 1989
Issues: First Amendment, Libel, Privacy

Advocates

Joel D. Eaton (on behalf of Respondent)
George K. Rahdert (on behalf of the Appellant,)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Full Opinion: First Amendment, Libel, Privacy: 6 - 3
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority, joined Marshall's opinion
Brennan
Voted with the minority, authored a dissent
White
Voted with the majority, authored an opinion
Marshall
Voted with the majority, joined Marshall's opinion
Blackmun
Voted with the majority, joined Marshall's opinion
Stevens
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
O'Connor
Voted with the majority, authored a special concurrence
Scalia
Voted with the majority, joined Marshall's opinion
Kennedy

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