DeVillier v. Texas
Decided April 16, 2024. Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the Court.
Docket 22-913 · 601 U.S. 285 (2024) · Cited 34 times
Holding
Owners of property north of U. S. Interstate Highway 10 adversely affected by the flood evacuation barrier constructed by Texas should be permitted on remand to pursue their Takings Clause claims through the cause of action available under Texas law.
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How the Justices voted
Decided 9–0.
Majority · 9
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Precedents cited
Supreme Court decisions this opinion relies on, ordered by how often it cites each. Cases in our collection link through; others are named.
- First English Evangelical Lutheran Church v. County of Los Angeles · 482 U.S. 304 (1987)
- Knick v. Township of Scott · 588 U.S. 180 (2019)
- Alden v. Maine · 527 U.S. 706 (1999)
- Egbert v. Boule · 596 U.S. 482 (2022)
- Swierkiewicz v. Sorema N. A. · 534 U.S. 506 (2002)
- Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. · 272 U.S. 365 (1926)
- United States v. Detroit Timber & Lumber Co. · 200 U.S. 321 (1906)
- Howlett Ex Rel. Howlett v. Rose · 496 U.S. 356 (1990)
- Dohany v. Rogers · 281 U.S. 362 (1930)
Official text
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