California et al. v. Southland Royalty Co. et al.
Decided May 31, 1978. Byron Raymond White delivered the opinion of the Court.
Docket 76-1114 · 436 U.S. 519 (1978)
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How the Justices voted
Decided 4–3.
Majority · 4
- Byron Raymond White · delivered the opinion of the Court
- Harry Andrew Blackmun
- Thurgood Marshall
- William Joseph Brennan Jr.
Dissenting · 3
- John Paul Stevens · filed a dissenting opinion
- Warren Earl Burger
- William Hubbs Rehnquist
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