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Morales, Attorney General Of Texas v. Trans World Airlines, Inc.

Docket: 90-1604
Citation: 504 U.S. 374 (1992)
Petitioner: Morales, Attorney General Of Texas
Respondent: Trans World Airlines, Inc., et al.

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, March 3, 1992
Decision: Monday, June 1, 1992
Issues: Federalism, Federal Preemption of State Regulation

Advocates

Stephen Gardner (on behalf of the Petitioner)
Keith A. Jones (on behalf of the Respondents)
Stephen L. Nightingale (as amicus curiae supporting the Respondents)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Trans World Airlines, Inc., 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 49 U.S.C. 1305
Did not participate
Souter
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Blackmun
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Wrote the majority opinion
Scalia
Voted with the majority
Kennedy
Voted with the majority
Thomas
Full Opinion by Justice Antonin Scalia

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