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Colonial Am. Life Ins. Co. v. Commissioner

Docket: 88-396
Citation: 491 U.S. 244 (1989)
Petitioner: Colonial Am. Life Ins. Co.
Respondent: Commissioner

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, April 18, 1989
Decision: Thursday, June 15, 1989
Issues: Federal Taxation

Advocates

Carolyn P. Chiechi (on behalf of Petitioner)
Michael R. Dreeben (on behalf of Respondent)

Facts of the Case

None

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 Commissioner, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Internal Revenue Code
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Blackmun
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Wrote the majority opinion
Kennedy
Full Opinion by Justice Anthony Kennedy

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available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1980-1989/1988/1988_88_396/>
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