Supreme Court of the United States

Opinions of October Term 1975

The 179 opinions the Supreme Court issued in the term that opened in October 1975: 138 signed by a Justice and 41 per curiam.

DecidedCaseOpinion byCitationCited
July 6, 1976Cantor, Dba Selden Drugs Co. v. Detroit Edison Co.John Paul Stevens428 U.S. 579 (1976)383
July 6, 1976United States v. Martinez-Fuerte et al.Lewis Franklin Powell Jr.428 U.S. 543 (1976)2153
July 6, 1976Stone, Warden v. PowellLewis Franklin Powell Jr.428 U.S. 465 (1976)4303
July 6, 1976United States et al. v. JanisHarry Andrew Blackmun428 U.S. 433 (1976)1453
July 6, 1976Buffalo Forge Co. v. United Steelworkers of America, Afl-Cio, et al.Byron Raymond White428 U.S. 397 (1976)367
July 6, 1976South Dakota v. OppermanWarren Earl Burger428 U.S. 364 (1976)3445
July 2, 1976Roberts v. LouisianaJohn Paul Stevens428 U.S. 325 (1976)802
July 2, 1976Woodson et al. v. North CarolinaPotter Stewart428 U.S. 280 (1976)2907
July 2, 1976Jurek v. TexasJohn Paul Stevens428 U.S. 262 (1976)2034
July 2, 1976Proffitt v. FloridaLewis Franklin Powell Jr.428 U.S. 242 (1976)1798
July 2, 1976Gregg v. GeorgiaPotter Stewart428 U.S. 153 (1976)7936
July 1, 1976Bellotti, Attorney General of Massachusetts, et al. v. Baird et al.Harry Andrew Blackmun428 U.S. 132 (1976)609
July 1, 1976Singleton, Chief, Bureau of Medical Services, Department of Health and Welfare of Missouri v. Wulff et al.Harry Andrew Blackmun428 U.S. 106 (1976)3831
July 1, 1976Planned Parenthood of Central Missouri et al. v. Danforth, Attorney General of Missouri, et al.Harry Andrew Blackmun428 U.S. 52 (1976)1050
July 1, 1976Usery, Secretary of Labor, et al. v. Turner Elkhorn Mining Co. et al.Thurgood Marshall428 U.S. 1 (1976)1262
June 30, 1976National Hockey League et al. v. Metropolitan Hockey Club, Inc., et al.Per curiam427 U.S. 639 (1976)2202
June 30, 1976Ludwig v. MassachusettsHarry Andrew Blackmun427 U.S. 618 (1976)183
June 30, 1976Nebraska Press Assn. et al. v. Stuart, Judge, et al.Warren Earl Burger427 U.S. 539 (1976)1758
June 29, 1976Norton, a Minor, by Chiles v. Mathews, Secretary of Health, Education, and WelfareHarry Andrew Blackmun427 U.S. 524 (1976)304
June 29, 1976Mathews, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare v. Lucas et al.Harry Andrew Blackmun427 U.S. 495 (1976)621
June 29, 1976Andresen v. MarylandHarry Andrew Blackmun427 U.S. 463 (1976)1306
June 28, 1976Fitzpatrick et al. v. Bitzer, Chairman, State Employees' Retirement Commission et al.William Hubbs Rehnquist427 U.S. 445 (1976)1679
June 28, 1976Pasadena City Board of Education et al. v. Spangler et al.William Hubbs Rehnquist427 U.S. 424 (1976)457
June 28, 1976Kleppe, Secretary of the Interior, et al. v. Sierra Club et al.Lewis Franklin Powell Jr.427 U.S. 390 (1976)1141
June 25, 1976Elrod, Sheriff, et al. v. Burns et al.William Joseph Brennan Jr.427 U.S. 347 (1976)4553
June 25, 1976North v. Russell et al.Warren Earl Burger427 U.S. 328 (1976)144
June 25, 1976Massachusetts Board of Retirement et al. v. MurgiaPer curiam427 U.S. 307 (1976)1999
June 25, 1976City of New Orleans et al. v. Dukes, Dba Louisiana ConcessionsPer curiam427 U.S. 297 (1976)1863
June 25, 1976McDonald et al. v. Santa Fe Trail Transportation Co. et al.Thurgood Marshall427 U.S. 273 (1976)1291
June 25, 1976Union Electric Co. v. Environmental Protection Agency et al.Thurgood Marshall427 U.S. 246 (1976)246
June 25, 1976Montanye, Correctional Superintendent, et al. v. HaymesByron Raymond White427 U.S. 236 (1976)1017
June 25, 1976Meachum, Correctional Superintendent, et al. v. Fano et al.Byron Raymond White427 U.S. 215 (1976)3743
June 25, 1976Runyon et Ux., Dba Bobbe'S School v. McCrary et al.Potter Stewart427 U.S. 160 (1976)1391
June 25, 1976Lodge 76, International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, Afl-Cio, et al. v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission et al.William Joseph Brennan Jr.427 U.S. 132 (1976)600
June 24, 1976United States v. Hopkins, Special AdministratorPer curiam427 U.S. 123 (1976)138
June 24, 1976United States v. AgursJohn Paul Stevens427 U.S. 97 (1976)6537
June 24, 1976Young, Mayor of Detroit, et al. v. American Mini Theatres, Inc., et al.John Paul Stevens427 U.S. 50 (1976)1457
June 24, 1976United States v. Santana et al.William Hubbs Rehnquist427 U.S. 38 (1976)1382
June 24, 1976Aldinger v. Howard, Treasurer of Spokane County, et al.William Hubbs Rehnquist427 U.S. 1 (1976)947
June 24, 1976National League of Cities et al. v. Usery, Secretary of LaborWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist426 U.S. 833 (1976)1143
June 24, 1976Hughes, Secretary of Transportation of Maryland, et al. v. Alexandria Scrap Corp.Lewis Franklin Powell Jr.426 U.S. 794 (1976)454
June 24, 1976Flint Ridge Development Co. v. Scenic Rivers Association of Oklahoma et al.Thurgood Marshall426 U.S. 776 (1976)195
June 21, 1976Roemer et al. v. Board of Public Works of Maryland et al.Harry Andrew Blackmun426 U.S. 736 (1976)417
June 21, 1976Serbian Eastern Orthodox Diocese for the United States of America and Canada et al. v. Milivojevich et al.William Joseph Brennan Jr.426 U.S. 696 (1976)1118
June 21, 1976City of Eastlake et al. v. Forest City Enterprises, Inc.Warren Earl Burger426 U.S. 668 (1976)310
June 17, 1976Pennsylvania v. New JerseyPer curiam426 U.S. 660 (1976)171
June 17, 1976Henderson, Correctional Superintendent v. MorganJohn Paul Stevens426 U.S. 637 (1976)1382
June 17, 1976Doyle v. OhioLewis Franklin Powell Jr.426 U.S. 610 (1976)4773
June 17, 1976Examining Board of Engineers, Architects and Surveyors et al. v. Flores De OteroHarry Andrew Blackmun426 U.S. 572 (1976)441
June 17, 1976Federal Energy Administration et al. v. Algonquin Sng, Inc., et al.Thurgood Marshall426 U.S. 548 (1976)171
June 17, 1976Kleppe, Secretary of the Interior v. New Mexico et al.Thurgood Marshall426 U.S. 529 (1976)342
June 17, 1976United States et al. v. Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. et al.Warren Earl Burger426 U.S. 500 (1976)
June 17, 1976Hortonville Joint School District No. 1 et al. v. Hortonville Education Assn. et al.Warren Earl Burger426 U.S. 482 (1976)493
June 14, 1976Burrell et al. v. McCray et al.Per curiam426 U.S. 471 (1976)
June 14, 1976Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. v. Ludwig, AdministratorPer curiam426 U.S. 479 (1976)201
June 14, 1976Ralston Purina Co. et al. v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. et al.Per curiam426 U.S. 476 (1976)
June 14, 1976Texas v. LouisianaPer curiam426 U.S. 465 (1976)
June 14, 1976Tsc Industries, Inc., et al. v. Northway, Inc.Thurgood Marshall426 U.S. 438 (1976)2447
June 14, 1976Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers International Union, Afl-Cio, et al. v. Mobil Oil Corp., Marine Transportation Department, Gulf-East Coast OperationsThurgood Marshall426 U.S. 407 (1976)114
June 14, 1976Kerr et al. v. United States District Court for the Northern District of California et al.Thurgood Marshall426 U.S. 394 (1976)2854
June 14, 1976Bryan v. Itasca County, MinnesotaWilliam Joseph Brennan Jr.426 U.S. 373 (1976)605
June 14, 1976New Hampshire v. MaineWilliam Joseph Brennan Jr.426 U.S. 363 (1976)
June 10, 1976Bishop v. Wood et al.John Paul Stevens426 U.S. 341 (1976)2973
June 10, 1976United States v. MaccollomWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist426 U.S. 317 (1976)635
June 10, 1976Tennessee et al. v. DunlapThurgood Marshall426 U.S. 312 (1976)
June 7, 1976Omaha National Bank v. Nebraskans for Independent Banking, Inc., et al.Per curiam426 U.S. 310 (1976)
June 7, 1976Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, Inc.Lewis Franklin Powell Jr.426 U.S. 290 (1976)497
June 7, 1976City of Charlotte et al. v. Local 660, International Association of Firefighters, et al.Thurgood Marshall426 U.S. 283 (1976)
June 7, 1976Federal Power Commission v. Conway Corp. et al.Byron Raymond White426 U.S. 271 (1976)162
June 7, 1976Washington, Mayor of Washington, D. C., et al. v. Davis et al.Byron Raymond White426 U.S. 229 (1976)3450
June 7, 1976Environmental Protection Agency et al. v. California Ex Rel. State Water Resources Control Board et al.Byron Raymond White426 U.S. 200 (1976)449
June 7, 1976Hancock, Attorney General of Kentucky v. Train, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, et al.Byron Raymond White426 U.S. 167 (1976)267
June 7, 1976Radzanower v. Touche Ross & Co. et al.Potter Stewart426 U.S. 148 (1976)674
June 7, 1976Cappaert et al. v. United States et al.Warren Earl Burger426 U.S. 128 (1976)208
June 1, 1976Hampton, Chairman, U.S. Civil Service Commission, et al. v. Mow Sun Wong et al.John Paul Stevens426 U.S. 88 (1976)463
June 1, 1976Mathews, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare v. Diaz et al.John Paul Stevens426 U.S. 67 (1976)1237
June 1, 1976Simon, Secretary of the Treasury, et al. v. Eastern Kentucky Welfare Rights Organization et al.Lewis Franklin Powell Jr.426 U.S. 26 (1976)3605
June 1, 1976Train, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, et al. v. Colorado Public Interest Research Group, Inc., et al.Thurgood Marshall426 U.S. 1 (1976)376
June 1, 1976Chandler v. Roudebush, Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, et al.Potter Stewart425 U.S. 840 (1976)586
June 1, 1976Brown v. General Services Administration et al.Potter Stewart425 U.S. 820 (1976)1934
June 1, 1976United States v. Orleans et al.Warren Earl Burger425 U.S. 807 (1976)979
May 24, 1976South Prairie Construction Co. v. Local No. 627, International Union of Operating Engineers, Afl-Cio, et al.Per curiam425 U.S. 800 (1976)305
May 24, 1976Arizona v. New MexicoPer curiam425 U.S. 794 (1976)
May 24, 1976Virginia State Board of Pharmacy et al. v. Virginia Citizens Consumer Council, Inc., et al.Harry Andrew Blackmun425 U.S. 748 (1976)2355
May 24, 1976Hospital Building Co. v. Trustees of Rex Hospital et al.Thurgood Marshall425 U.S. 738 (1976)1830
May 24, 1976Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc. v. Republic of Cuba et al.Byron Raymond White425 U.S. 682 (1976)428
May 19, 1976Connor et al. v. Coleman, United States Circuit Judge, et al.Per curiam425 U.S. 675 (1976)
May 19, 1976National Association for the Advancement of Colored People et al. v. Federal Power CommissionPotter Stewart425 U.S. 662 (1976)
May 19, 1976Northern Cheyenne Tribe v. Hollowbreast et al.William Joseph Brennan Jr.425 U.S. 649 (1976)101
May 19, 1976American Motorists Insurance Co. v. StarnesWilliam Joseph Brennan Jr.425 U.S. 637 (1976)
May 19, 1976Hynes et al. v. Mayor and Council of Borough of Oradell et al.Warren Earl Burger425 U.S. 610 (1976)440
May 19, 1976United States v. MandujanoWarren Earl Burger425 U.S. 564 (1976)525
May 3, 1976Drew Municipal Separate School District et al. v. Andrews et al.Per curiam425 U.S. 559 (1976)
May 3, 1976Quinn, Commissioner, Chicago Fire Department v. MuscarePer curiam425 U.S. 560 (1976)
May 3, 1976Francis v. Henderson, WardenPotter Stewart425 U.S. 536 (1976)650
May 3, 1976Estelle, Corrections Director v. WilliamsWarren Earl Burger425 U.S. 501 (1976)2305
April 27, 1976Hampton, Aka Byers v. United StatesWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist425 U.S. 484 (1976)910
April 27, 1976Moe, Sheriff, et al. v. Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation et al.William Hubbs Rehnquist425 U.S. 463 (1976)703
April 26, 1976National Bank of North America v. Associates of Obstetrics and Female Surgery, Inc., et al.Per curiam425 U.S. 460 (1976)
April 26, 1976New York Civil Service Commission et al. v. SneadPer curiam425 U.S. 457 (1976)
April 21, 1976United States v. MillerLewis Franklin Powell Jr.425 U.S. 435 (1976)1197
April 21, 1976Fisher et al. v. United States et al.Byron Raymond White425 U.S. 391 (1976)2033
April 21, 1976Department of the Air Force et al. v. Rose et al.William Joseph Brennan Jr.425 U.S. 352 (1976)1918
April 21, 1976Beckwith v. United StatesWarren Earl Burger425 U.S. 341 (1976)1005
April 20, 1976Baxter et al. v. PalmigianoByron Raymond White425 U.S. 308 (1976)2133
April 20, 1976Hills, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development v. Gautreaux et al.Potter Stewart425 U.S. 284 (1976)220
April 19, 1976Diamond National Corp. et al. v. State Board of EqualizationPer curiam425 U.S. 268 (1976)
April 19, 1976Butler et al. v. DexterPer curiam425 U.S. 262 (1976)
April 5, 1976Ohio v. GallagherPer curiam425 U.S. 257 (1976)
April 5, 1976Kelley, Commissioner, Suffolk County Police Department v. JohnsonWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist425 U.S. 238 (1976)518
April 2, 1976Sakraida v. Ag Pro, Inc.William Joseph Brennan Jr.425 U.S. 273 (1976)282
March 31, 1976Youakim et al. v. Miller, Director, Department of Children and Family Services, et al.Per curiam425 U.S. 231 (1976)121
March 31, 1976Dann, Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks v. JohnstonThurgood Marshall425 U.S. 219 (1976)105
March 30, 1976Ernst & Ernst v. Hochfelder et al.Lewis Franklin Powell Jr.425 U.S. 185 (1976)3533
March 30, 1976United States v. United Continental Tuna Corp.Thurgood Marshall425 U.S. 164 (1976)240
March 30, 1976Beer et al. v. United States et al.Potter Stewart425 U.S. 130 (1976)324
March 30, 1976Goldberg v. United StatesWilliam Joseph Brennan Jr.425 U.S. 94 (1976)328
March 30, 1976Geders v. United StatesWarren Earl Burger425 U.S. 80 (1976)1182
March 24, 1976Carey, Governor of New York, et al. v. Sugar et al.Per curiam425 U.S. 73 (1976)
March 24, 1976Middendorf, Secretary of the Navy, et al. v. Henry et al.William Hubbs Rehnquist425 U.S. 25 (1976)335
March 24, 1976Abbott Laboratories et al. v. Portland Retail Druggists Assn., Inc.Harry Andrew Blackmun425 U.S. 1 (1976)152
March 24, 1976Greer, Commander, Fort Dix Military Reservation, et al. v. Spock et al.Potter Stewart424 U.S. 828 (1976)746
March 24, 1976Colorado River Water Conservation District et al. v. United StatesWilliam Joseph Brennan Jr.424 U.S. 800 (1976)6491
March 24, 1976Franks et al. v. Bowman Transportation Co., Inc., et al.William Joseph Brennan Jr.424 U.S. 747 (1976)1479
March 23, 1976Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Wetzel et al.William Hubbs Rehnquist424 U.S. 737 (1976)988
March 23, 1976Paul, Chief of Police, Louisville, et al. v. DavisWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist424 U.S. 693 (1976)4836
March 23, 1976McKinney v. AlabamaWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist424 U.S. 669 (1976)
March 23, 1976Garner v. United StatesLewis Franklin Powell Jr.424 U.S. 648 (1976)531
March 22, 1976McCarthy v. Philadelphia Civil Service CommissionPer curiam424 U.S. 645 (1976)226
March 8, 1976Bucolo et al. v. Adkins, Chief Justice, et al.Per curiam424 U.S. 641 (1976)
March 8, 1976East Carroll Parish School Board et al. v. MarshallPer curiam424 U.S. 636 (1976)336
March 8, 1976Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Shapiro et Ux.Byron Raymond White424 U.S. 614 (1976)261
March 8, 1976United States v. DinitzPotter Stewart424 U.S. 600 (1976)1492
March 3, 1976Ristaino et al. v. RossLewis Franklin Powell Jr.424 U.S. 589 (1976)642
March 3, 1976Lavine, Commissioner, Department of Social Services of New York v. Milne et al.Byron Raymond White424 U.S. 577 (1976)184
March 3, 1976Hines et al. v. Anchor Motor Freight, Inc., et al.Byron Raymond White424 U.S. 554 (1976)1370
March 3, 1976United States v. Gaddis et al.Potter Stewart424 U.S. 544 (1976)209
March 3, 1976Hudgens v. National Labor Relations Board et al.Potter Stewart424 U.S. 507 (1976)720
March 3, 1976Federal Power Commission v. Moss et al.William Joseph Brennan Jr.424 U.S. 494 (1976)
March 2, 1976Time, Inc. v. FirestoneWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist424 U.S. 448 (1976)626
March 2, 1976Imbler v. Pachtman, District AttorneyLewis Franklin Powell Jr.424 U.S. 409 (1976)7274
March 2, 1976United States v. Testan et al.Harry Andrew Blackmun424 U.S. 392 (1976)3918
March 1, 1976Fisher v. District Court of the Sixteenth Judicial District of Montana, in and for the County of RosebudPer curiam424 U.S. 382 (1976)351
February 25, 1976Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc. v. Cottrell, Health Officer of MississippiWilliam Joseph Brennan Jr.424 U.S. 366 (1976)227
February 25, 1976De Canas et al. v. Bica et al.William Joseph Brennan Jr.424 U.S. 351 (1976)608
February 24, 1976Mathews, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare v. EldridgeLewis Franklin Powell Jr.424 U.S. 319 (1976)16859
February 24, 1976Alamo Land & Cattle Co., Inc. v. Arizona Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitHarry Andrew Blackmun424 U.S. 295 (1976)
January 30, 1976Buckley et al. v. Valeo, Secretary of the United States Senate, et al.Per curiam424 U.S. 1 (1976)4982
January 26, 1976United States v. WatsonByron Raymond White423 U.S. 411 (1976)2263
January 26, 1976Kleppe, Secretary of the Interior v. Delta Mining, Inc., et al.Warren Earl Burger423 U.S. 403 (1976)
January 26, 1976National Independent Coal Operators' Association et al. v. Kleppe, Secretary of the Interior, et al.Warren Earl Burger423 U.S. 388 (1976)
January 21, 1976Rizzo, Mayor of Philadelphia, et al. v. Goode et al.William Hubbs Rehnquist423 U.S. 362 (1976)5802
January 20, 1976Thermtron Products, Inc., et al. v. Hermansdorfer, U.S. District JudgeByron Raymond White423 U.S. 336 (1976)1066
January 19, 1976Federal Power Commission v. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. et al.Per curiam423 U.S. 326 (1976)194
January 19, 1976Dove v. United StatesPer curiam423 U.S. 325 (1976)131
January 14, 1976United States v. Bornstein et al.Potter Stewart423 U.S. 303 (1976)368
January 14, 1976Michelin Tire Corp. v. Wages, Tax Commissioner, et al.William Joseph Brennan Jr.423 U.S. 276 (1976)188
January 14, 1976Mathews, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare v. WeberWarren Earl Burger423 U.S. 261 (1976)8787
January 13, 1976Foremost-McKesson, Inc. v. Provident Securities Co.Lewis Franklin Powell Jr.423 U.S. 232 (1976)154
January 13, 1976Barrett v. United StatesHarry Andrew Blackmun423 U.S. 212 (1976)306
January 13, 1976Laing v. United States et al.Thurgood Marshall423 U.S. 161 (1976)251
December 16, 1975American Foreign Steamship Co. v. MatiseThurgood Marshall423 U.S. 150 (1975)
December 10, 1975Weinstein et al. v. BradfordPer curiam423 U.S. 147 (1975)1702
December 9, 1975United States v. MooreLewis Franklin Powell Jr.423 U.S. 122 (1975)316
December 9, 1975Michigan v. MosleyPotter Stewart423 U.S. 96 (1975)2561
December 2, 1975United States v. PowellWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist423 U.S. 87 (1975)550
December 2, 1975United States v. Moore et al.Warren Earl Burger423 U.S. 77 (1975)
December 1, 1975Bray v. United StatesPer curiam423 U.S. 73 (1975)
December 1, 1975Texas v. WhitePer curiam423 U.S. 67 (1975)409
December 1, 1975Dillingham v. United StatesPer curiam423 U.S. 64 (1975)322
November 17, 1975Menna v. New YorkPer curiam423 U.S. 61 (1975)1036
November 17, 1975Rose, Warden v. LockePer curiam423 U.S. 48 (1975)516
November 17, 1975Turner v. Department of Employment Security of Utah et al.Per curiam423 U.S. 44 (1975)
November 12, 1975Transamerican Freight Lines, Inc. v. Brada Miller Freight Systems, Inc., et al.Harry Andrew Blackmun423 U.S. 28 (1975)155
November 11, 1975Rose, Warden v. Hodges et al.Per curiam423 U.S. 19 (1975)344
November 11, 1975Northern Indiana Public Service Co. v. Porter County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, Inc., et al.Per curiam423 U.S. 12 (1975)107
November 11, 1975Connecticut v. MenilloPer curiam423 U.S. 9 (1975)
November 11, 1975Boehning, Chairman Commissioner, State Highway Commission, et al. v. Indiana State Employees Assn., Inc., et al.Per curiam423 U.S. 6 (1975)
November 3, 1975Day & Zimmermann, Inc. v. Challoner et al.Per curiam423 U.S. 3 (1975)323

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