Stanton v. Stanton
Decided January 25, 1977. The Court ruled per curiam, an unsigned opinion of the Court.
Docket 76-512 · 429 U.S. 501 (1977)
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How the Justices voted
Decided 8–1.
Majority · 8
Dissenting · 1
- John Paul Stevens · filed a dissenting opinion
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