Supreme Court / Appointed 1962 / Served to 1993
Portrait of Byron Raymond White

Byron Raymond White

Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States

Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 and confirmed by voice vote, Byron Raymond White was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He earned a law degree from Yale Law School in 1946. 475 opinions of the Court ↓ Sources ↓

Lived
1917–2002
Appointed by
John F. Kennedy, 1962
Confirmed
by voice vote
Education
University of Colorado 1938 · Yale Law School 1946

Federal judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
1962Supreme CourtKennedy (D)Voice vote

Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.

Confirmation vote

Voice vote

The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.

Education

University of Oxford, Rhodes Scholar
University of ColoradoB.A.1938
Yale Law SchoolLL.B.1946

Opinions of the Court

White delivered 475 opinions of the Court in the covered window (October Term 1961 – October Term 1992). Most cited: Anderson et al. v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., et al. (135,235 citations).

YearCaseCitationCited
1993United States and Federal Communications Commission v. Edge Broadcasting Company T/a Power 94509 U.S. 418 (1993)256
1993Donald L. Helling, et al. v. William McKinney509 U.S. 25 (1993)4262
1993Good Samaritan Hospital, et al. v. Donna E. Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Services508 U.S. 402 (1993)532
1993Lamb'S Chapel and John Steigerwald v. Center Moriches Union Free School District et al.508 U.S. 384 (1993)789
1993Minnesota v. Timothy Dickerson508 U.S. 366 (1993)2669
1993Henry G. Cisneros, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, et al. v. Alpine Ridge Group et al.508 U.S. 10 (1993)326
1993Csx Transportation, Inc. v. Lizzie Beatrice Easterwood507 U.S. 658 (1993)1080
1993Pioneer Investment Services Company v. Brunswick Associates Limited Partnership et al.507 U.S. 380 (1993)5239
1993Sheldon B. Bufferd v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue506 U.S. 523 (1993)109
1993Gary Graham v. James a. Collins, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division506 U.S. 461 (1993)630
1993Spectrum Sports, Inc., et al. v. Shirley McQuillan, et Vir, Dba Sorboturf Enterprises506 U.S. 447 (1993)668
1993Puerto RICO Aqueduct and Sewer Authority v. Metcalf & Eddy, Inc.506 U.S. 139 (1993)2130
1992Edward Soldal, et Ux. v. Cook County, Illinois et al.506 U.S. 56 (1992)1151
1992Two Pesos, Inc. v. Taco Cabana, Inc.505 U.S. 763 (1992)1571
1992United States v. Kirk Fordice, Governor of Mississippi, et al.505 U.S. 717 (1992)171
1992Derrick Morgan v. Illinois504 U.S. 719 (1992)1584
1992Carol Ankenbrandt, as Next Friend and Mother of L. R. and S. R. v. Jon a. Richards and Debra Kesler504 U.S. 689 (1992)1297
1992Alan B. Burdick v. Morris Takushi, Director of Elections of Hawaii, et al.504 U.S. 428 (1992)1446
1992Chemical Waste Management, Inc. v. Guy Hunt, Governor of Alabama et al.504 U.S. 334 (1992)242
1992Terry Foucha v. Louisiana504 U.S. 71 (1992)1348
1992J. C. Keeney, Superintendent, Oregon State Penitentiary v. Jose Tamayo-Reyes504 U.S. 1 (1992)1094
1992Keyton E. Barker and Pauline Barker, et al., Peittioners v. Kansas, et al.503 U.S. 594 (1992)
1992United States of America v. State of Alaska on Bill of Complaint503 U.S. 569 (1992)
1992Keith Jacobson v. United States503 U.S. 540 (1992)691
1992Christine Franklin v. Gwinnett County Public Schools and William Prescott.503 U.S. 60 (1992)1134
1992State of Wyoming v. State of Oklahoma502 U.S. 437 (1992)418
1992Robert C. Rufo, Sheriff of Suffolk County, et al. v. Inmates of the Suffolk County Jail, et al.502 U.S. 367 (1992)1152
1991Guy Wooddell, Jr. v. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 71, et al.502 U.S. 93 (1991)239
1991Southwest Marine, Inc. v. Byron Gizoni502 U.S. 81 (1991)224
1991Cohen v. Cowles Media Co., Dba Minneapolis Star & Tribune Co., et al.501 U.S. 663 (1991)288
1991Wisconsin Public Intervenor, et al. v. Ralph Mortier, et al.501 U.S. 597 (1991)626
1991States of Oklahoma and Texas v. State of New Mexico501 U.S. 221 (1991)
1991G. Russell Chambers v. Nasco, Inc.501 U.S. 32 (1991)6250
1991Connecticut and John F. Digiovanni v. Brian K. Doehr501 U.S. 1 (1991)497
1991Cathy Burns v. Rick Reed500 U.S. 478 (1991)1988
1991Jeanne Farrey, Fka Jeanne Sanderfoot v. Gerald J. Sanderfoot500 U.S. 291 (1991)382
1991Robert L. McCormick v. United States500 U.S. 257 (1991)268
1991Robert D. Gilmer v. Interstate/johnson Lane Corporation500 U.S. 20 (1991)2511
1991United States v. Gaubert499 U.S. 315 (1991)2087
1991Arizona v. Fulminante499 U.S. 279 (1991)6060
1991Mark E. Dennis v. Margaret L. Higgins, Director, Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, et al.498 U.S. 439 (1991)452
1991Mobil Oil Exploration & Producing Southeast, Inc., et al. v. United Distribution Companies et al.498 U.S. 211 (1991)128
1991John L. Cheek v. United States498 U.S. 192 (1991)1263
1990Walton v. Arizona497 U.S. 639 (1990)1614
1990Louis W. Sullivan, Secretary of Health and Human Services v. Marilyn Finkelstein496 U.S. 617 (1990)706
1990Alabama v. Vanessa Rose White496 U.S. 325 (1990)3282
1990United States v. Energy Resources Co., Inc., et al.495 U.S. 545 (1990)283
1990United Steelworkers of America, Afl-Cio-Clc v. Rawson, Individually and as Guardian Ad Litem for Rawson, et al.495 U.S. 362 (1990)475
1990United States v. Ojeda Rios et al.495 U.S. 257 (1990)137
1990Osborne v. Ohio495 U.S. 103 (1990)897
1990Minnesota v. Olson495 U.S. 91 (1990)1715
1990Venegas v. Mitchell495 U.S. 82 (1990)309
1990Missouri et al. v. Jenkins et al.495 U.S. 33 (1990)304
1990New York v. Harris495 U.S. 14 (1990)658
1990Clemons v. Mississippi494 U.S. 738 (1990)1318
1990Maryland v. Jerome Edward Buie494 U.S. 325 (1990)2122
1990Dowling v. United States493 U.S. 342 (1990)1616
1990Franchise Tax Board of California et al. v. Alcan Aluminium Ltd. et al.493 U.S. 331 (1990)172
1989United States v. Sperry Corporation et al.493 U.S. 52 (1989)321
1989Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company v. Nancy J. Schwalb and William McGlone493 U.S. 40 (1989)
1989Sable Communications of California, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission et al.492 U.S. 115 (1989)624
1989Hoffman, Trustee v. Connecticut Department of Income Maintenance et al.492 U.S. 96 (1989)338
1989Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered v. United States491 U.S. 617 (1989)804
1989United States v. Monsanto491 U.S. 600 (1989)461
1989Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Co. v. Railway Labor Executives' Association491 U.S. 490 (1989)160
1989Will v. Michigan Department of State Police et al.491 U.S. 58 (1989)14197
1989Wards Cove Packing Co., Inc., et al. v. Atonio et al.490 U.S. 642 (1989)1123
1989California et al. v. Arc America Corp. et al.490 U.S. 93 (1989)472
1989Frazee v. Illinois Department of Employment Security et al.489 U.S. 829 (1989)201
1989Board of Estimate of City of New York et al. v. Morris et al.489 U.S. 688 (1989)138
1989Karahalios v. National Federation of Federal Employees, Local 1263489 U.S. 527 (1989)284
1989Dugger, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, et al. v. Adams489 U.S. 401 (1989)432
1989City of Canton, Ohio v. Harris et al.489 U.S. 378 (1989)10043
1989Blanchard v. Bergeron et al.489 U.S. 87 (1989)1609
1989Fort Wayne Books, Inc. v. Indiana et al.489 U.S. 46 (1989)178
1989Florida v. Riley488 U.S. 445 (1989)345
1988Carlucci, Frank C., Secretary of Defense, et al. v. Doe, John488 U.S. 93 (1988)
1988Patterson v. Illinois487 U.S. 285 (1988)1013
1988Franklin v. Lynaugh, Director, Texas Department of Corrections487 U.S. 164 (1988)852
1988New York State Club Association, Inc. v. City of New York et al.487 U.S. 1 (1988)718
1988Mackey et al. v. Lanier Collection Agency & Service, Inc.486 U.S. 825 (1988)1042
1988Maynard, Warden, et al. v. Cartwright486 U.S. 356 (1988)1367
1988Monessen Southwestern Railway Co. v. Morgan486 U.S. 330 (1988)279
1988City of New York et al. v. Federal Communications Commission et al.486 U.S. 57 (1988)254
1988California v. Greenwood et al.486 U.S. 35 (1988)1059
1988Landers v. National Railroad Passengers Corporation et al.485 U.S. 652 (1988)
1988Hicks, District Attorney for County of Orange, California, Acting on Behalf of Feiock v. Feiock485 U.S. 624 (1988)861
1988Edward J. Debartolo Corp. v. Florida Gulf Coast Building & Construction Trades Council et al.485 U.S. 568 (1988)1067
1988Traynor v. Turnage, Administrator, Veterans' Administration, et al.485 U.S. 535 (1988)359
1988Richard a. Lyng, Secretary of Agriculture v. International Union, United Automobile Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, Uaw, et al.485 U.S. 360 (1988)286
1988Norwest Bank Worthington, et al. v. James R. Ahlers et Ux.485 U.S. 197 (1988)992
1988R. 'Roy' Peralta v. Heights Medical Center, Inc., Dba Heights Hospital, et al.485 U.S. 80 (1988)789
1988Etsi Pipeline Project v. Missouri et al.484 U.S. 495 (1988)
1988Phillips Petroleum Co. et al. v. Mississippi et al.484 U.S. 469 (1988)117
1988Hazelwood School District et al. v. Kuhlmeier et al.484 U.S. 260 (1988)980
1987United Paperworkers International Union, Afl-Cio, et al. v. Misco, Inc.484 U.S. 29 (1987)2748
1987Carpenter et al. v. United States484 U.S. 19 (1987)684
1987Pennsylvania et al. v. Delaware Valley Citizens' Council for Clean Air et al.483 U.S. 711 (1987)955
1987McNally v. United States483 U.S. 350 (1987)1314
1987Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints et al. v. Amos et al.483 U.S. 327 (1987)549
1987Ricketts, Director, Arizona Department of Corrections, et al. v. Adamson483 U.S. 1 (1987)439
1987Goodman et al. v. Lukens Steel Co. et al.482 U.S. 656 (1987)786
1987Texas v. New Mexico482 U.S. 124 (1987)102
1987Shaare Tefila Congregation et al. v. Cobb et al.481 U.S. 615 (1987)176
1987Saint Francis College et al. v. Al-Khazraji, Aka Allan481 U.S. 604 (1987)918
1987Pope et al. v. Illinois481 U.S. 497 (1987)672
1987Amoco Production Co. et al. v. Village of Gambell et al.480 U.S. 531 (1987)1688
1987United States v. Dunn480 U.S. 294 (1987)1336
1987Martin v. Ohio480 U.S. 228 (1987)540
1987California et al. v. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians et al.480 U.S. 202 (1987)645
1987City of Pleasant Grove v. United States479 U.S. 462 (1987)
1987Wright et al. v. City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority479 U.S. 418 (1987)734
1987Clarke, Comptroller of the Currency v. Securities Industry Association479 U.S. 388 (1987)979
1986Munro, Secretary of State of Washington v. Socialist Workers Party et al.479 U.S. 189 (1986)414
1986University of Tennessee et al. v. Elliott478 U.S. 788 (1986)1063
1986Papasan, Superintendent of Education, et al. v. Allain, Governor of Mississippi, et al.478 U.S. 265 (1986)9423
1986Pennsylvania et al. v. Delaware Valley Citizens' Council for Clean Air et al.478 U.S. 546 (1986)1746
1986Japan Whaling Association et al. v. American Cetacean Society et al.478 U.S. 221 (1986)688
1986Bowers, Attorney General of Georgia v. Hardwick et al.478 U.S. 186 (1986)953
1986Davis et al. v. Bandemer et al.478 U.S. 109 (1986)371
1986Anderson et al. v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., et al.477 U.S. 242 (1986)135235
1986Federal Trade Commission v. Indiana Federation of Dentists476 U.S. 447 (1986)614
1986International Longshoremen'S Association, Afl-Cio v. Davis476 U.S. 380 (1986)384
1986Poland v. Arizona476 U.S. 147 (1986)338
1986Smalis et al. v. Pennsylvania476 U.S. 140 (1986)328
1986Turner v. Murray, Director, Virginia Department of Corrections476 U.S. 28 (1986)533
1986Skipper v. South Carolina476 U.S. 1 (1986)1534
1986At&t Technologies, Inc. v. Communications Workers of America et al.475 U.S. 643 (1986)4474
1986Malley et al. v. Briggs et al.475 U.S. 335 (1986)6748
1986Morris, Superintendent, Southern Ohio Correctional Facility v. Mathews475 U.S. 237 (1986)145
1986Connolly et al., Trustees of the Operating Engineers Pension Trust v. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation et al.475 U.S. 211 (1986)681
1986Cabana, Superintendent, Mississippi State Penitentiary, et al. v. Bullock474 U.S. 376 (1986)536
1985United States v. Riverside Bayview Homes, Inc., et al.474 U.S. 121 (1985)729
1985Sedima, S.p.r.l. v. Imrex Co., Inc., et al.473 U.S. 479 (1985)3595
1985City of Cleburne, Texas, et al. v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc., et al.473 U.S. 432 (1985)7112
1985Mitchell v. Forsyth472 U.S. 511 (1985)8858
1985Brockett v. Spokane Arcades, Inc., et al.472 U.S. 491 (1985)810
1985Williams et al. v. Vermont et al.472 U.S. 14 (1985)183
1985Zauderer v. Office of Disciplinary Counsel of the Supreme Court of Ohio471 U.S. 626 (1985)809
1985Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Rios-Pineda et al.471 U.S. 444 (1985)366
1985Tony and Susan Alamo Foundation et al. v. Secretary of Labor471 U.S. 290 (1985)590
1985Tennessee v. Garner et al.471 U.S. 1 (1985)4272
1985Hayes v. Florida470 U.S. 811 (1985)603
1985Anderson v. City of Bessemer City, North Carolina470 U.S. 564 (1985)11658
1985Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermill et al.470 U.S. 532 (1985)6903
1985Herb'S Welding, Inc., et al. v. Gray et al.470 U.S. 414 (1985)243
1985National Association for the Advancement of Colored People et al. v. Hampton County Election Commission et al.470 U.S. 166 (1985)
1985Chemical Manufacturers Association et al. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., et al.470 U.S. 116 (1985)407
1985New Jersey v. T. L. O.469 U.S. 325 (1985)2391
1985Ohio v. Kovacs, Dba B & W Enterprises et al.469 U.S. 274 (1985)419
1985Lawrence County et al. v. Lead-Deadwood School District No. 40-1469 U.S. 256 (1985)143
1984Massachusetts v. Sheppard468 U.S. 981 (1984)854
1984United States v. Leon et al.468 U.S. 897 (1984)9230
1984United States v. Karo et al.468 U.S. 705 (1984)895
1984Regan, Secretary of the Treasury, et al. v. Time, Inc.468 U.S. 641 (1984)510
1984Clark, Secretary of the Interior, et al. v. Community for Creative Non-Violence et al.468 U.S. 288 (1984)1847
1984Bacchus Imports, Ltd., et al. v. Dias, Director of Taxation of Hawaii, et al.468 U.S. 263 (1984)606
1984Thigpen, Commissioner, Mississippi Department of Corrections, et al. v. Roberts468 U.S. 27 (1984)173
1984Firefighters Local Union No. 1784 v. Stotts et al.467 U.S. 561 (1984)507
1984South-Central Timber Development, Inc. v. Wunnicke, Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources of Alaska, et al.467 U.S. 82 (1984)373
1984Escondido Mutual Water Co. et al. v. La Jolla Band of Mission Indians et al.466 U.S. 765 (1984)156
1984Ellis et al. v. Brotherhood of Railway, Airline & Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express & Station Employes et al.466 U.S. 435 (1984)678
1984James v. Kentucky466 U.S. 341 (1984)363
1984Justices of Boston Municipal Court v. Lydon466 U.S. 294 (1984)588
1984Solem, Warden, South Dakota State Penitentiary v. Stumes465 U.S. 638 (1984)584
1984Grove City College et al. v. Bell, Secretary of Education, et al.465 U.S. 555 (1984)391
1984Minnesota v. Murphy465 U.S. 420 (1984)1569
1984Pulley, Warden v. Harris465 U.S. 37 (1984)2080
1984Silkwood, Administrator of the Estate of Silkwood v. Kerr-McGee Corp. et al.464 U.S. 238 (1984)1181
1983Barefoot v. Estelle, Director, Texas Department of Corrections463 U.S. 880 (1983)4617
1983United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 610, Afl-Cio, et al. v. Scott et al.463 U.S. 825 (1983)1347
1983Guardians Association et al. v. Civil Service Commission of the City of New York et al.463 U.S. 582 (1983)558
1983Belknap, Inc. v. Hale et al.463 U.S. 491 (1983)356
1983Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association of the United States, Inc., et al. v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. et al.463 U.S. 29 (1983)8453
1983Philko Aviation, Inc. v. Shacket et Ux.462 U.S. 406 (1983)114
1983National Labor Relations Board v. Transportation Management Corp.462 U.S. 393 (1983)978
1983Federal Trade Commission et al. v. Grolier Inc.462 U.S. 19 (1983)387
1983Bill Johnson'S Restaurants, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board461 U.S. 731 (1983)816
1983Block, Secretary of Agriculture, et al. v. North Dakota Ex Rel. Board of University and School Lands461 U.S. 273 (1983)1009
1983Pacific Gas & Electric Co. et al. v. State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission et al.461 U.S. 190 (1983)1382
1983United States et al. v. Grace et al.461 U.S. 171 (1983)1050
1983Connick, District Attorney in and for the Parish of Orleans, Louisiana v. Myers461 U.S. 138 (1983)5562
1983City of Los Angeles v. Lyons461 U.S. 95 (1983)5797
1983Local 926, International Union of Operating Engineers, Afl-Cio, et al. v. Jones460 U.S. 669 (1983)210
1983Arizona v. California et al.460 U.S. 605 (1983)1909
1983Florida v. Royer460 U.S. 491 (1983)6728
1983Perry Education Association v. Perry Local Educators' Association et al.460 U.S. 37 (1983)2855
1982City of Port Arthur, Texas v. United States et al.459 U.S. 159 (1982)
1982Enmund v. Florida458 U.S. 782 (1982)2349
1982New York v. Ferber458 U.S. 747 (1982)2505
1982Rogers et al. v. Lodge et al.458 U.S. 613 (1982)451
1982Alfred L. Snapp & Son, Inc., et al. v. Puerto RICO Ex Rel. Barez, Secretary of Labor and Human Resources458 U.S. 592 (1982)590
1982Lugar v. Edmondson Oil Co., Inc., et al.457 U.S. 922 (1982)4631
1982Edgar v. Mite Corp. et al.457 U.S. 624 (1982)795
1982California Ex Rel. State Lands Commission v. United States457 U.S. 273 (1982)
1982Cory, Controller of California, et al. v. White, Attorney General of Texas, et al.457 U.S. 85 (1982)427
1982Insurance Corporation of Ireland, Ltd., et al. v. Compagnie Des Bauxites De Guinee456 U.S. 694 (1982)3488
1982Federal Bureau of Investigation et al. v. Abramson456 U.S. 615 (1982)788
1982Kremer v. Chemical Construction Corp.456 U.S. 461 (1982)2347
1982Weinberger, Secretary of Defense, et al. v. Romero-Barcelo et al.456 U.S. 305 (1982)1831
1982Pullman-Standard, a Division of Pullman, Inc. v. Swint et al.456 U.S. 273 (1982)2420
1982American Tobacco Co. et al. v. Patterson et al.456 U.S. 63 (1982)841
1982Zipes et al. v. Trans World Airlines, Inc.455 U.S. 385 (1982)2939
1982Kaiser Steel Corp. v. Mullins et al.455 U.S. 72 (1982)394
1982Cabell, Acting Chief Probation Officer of Los Angeles County, et al. v. Chavez-Salido et al.454 U.S. 432 (1982)117
1982Charles D. Bonanno Linen Service, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board et al.454 U.S. 404 (1982)175
1981Federal Election Commission v. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee et al.454 U.S. 27 (1981)770
1981Metromedia, Inc., et al. v. City of San Diego, et al.453 U.S. 490 (1981)1213
1981Heffron, Secretary and Manager of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society Board of Managers, et al. v. International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Inc., et al.452 U.S. 640 (1981)1260
1981United States v. Turkette452 U.S. 576 (1981)2648
1981Anderson Bros. Ford et al. v. Valencia et al.452 U.S. 205 (1981)234
1981Schad et al. v. Borough of Mount Ephraim452 U.S. 61 (1981)962
1981Maryland et al. v. Louisiana451 U.S. 725 (1981)1191
1981Webb v. Webb451 U.S. 493 (1981)
1981Edwards v. Arizona451 U.S. 477 (1981)6931
1981California et al. v. Sierra Club et al.451 U.S. 287 (1981)687
1981Rosales-Lopez v. United States451 U.S. 182 (1981)771
1981Scindia Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. v. De Los Santos et al.451 U.S. 156 (1981)649
1981Federal Communications Commission et al. v. Wncn Listeners Guild et al.450 U.S. 582 (1981)222
1981United States v. Morrison449 U.S. 361 (1981)1159
1980Environmental Protection Agency v. National Crushed Stone Association et al.449 U.S. 64 (1980)253
1980Dennis v. Sparks et al., Dba Sidney a. Sparks, Trustee449 U.S. 24 (1980)1661
1980Adams v. Texas448 U.S. 38 (1980)1718
1980Illinois v. Vitale447 U.S. 410 (1980)1215
1980Bryant et al. v. Yellen et al.447 U.S. 352 (1980)133
1980Washington et al. v. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation et al.447 U.S. 134 (1980)702
1980Supreme Court of Virginia et al. v. Consumers Union of the United States, Inc., et al.446 U.S. 719 (1980)904
1980United States v. Havens446 U.S. 620 (1980)665
1980General Telephone Company of the Northwest, Inc., et al. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission et al.446 U.S. 318 (1980)1072
1980Wengler v. Druggists Mutual Insurance Co. et al.446 U.S. 142 (1980)254
1980Andrus, Secretary of the Interior v. Idaho et al.445 U.S. 715 (1980)
1980Vitek, Correctional Director, et al. v. Jones445 U.S. 480 (1980)1747
1980Committee for Public Education and Religious Liberty et al. v. Regan, Comptroller of New York, et al.444 U.S. 646 (1980)186
1980Village of Schaumburg v. Citizens for a Better Environment et al.444 U.S. 620 (1980)909
1980World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. et al. v. Woodson, District Judge of Creek County, Oklahoma, et al.444 U.S. 286 (1980)8668
1980Vance, Secretary of State v. Terrazas444 U.S. 252 (1980)138
1979United States v. Kubrick444 U.S. 111 (1979)2486
1979Dayton Board of Education et al. v. Brinkman et al.443 U.S. 526 (1979)288
1979Columbus Board of Education et al. v. Penick et al.443 U.S. 449 (1979)372
1979Edmonds v. Compagnie Generale Transatlantique443 U.S. 256 (1979)424
1979Barry, Chairman, Racing and Wagering Board of New York, et al. v. Barchi443 U.S. 55 (1979)653
1979Wilson et al. v. Omaha Indian Tribe et al.442 U.S. 653 (1979)227
1979Babbitt, Governor of Arizona, et al. v. United Farm Workers National Union et al.442 U.S. 289 (1979)2028
1979Ford Motor Co. (chicago Stamping Plant) v. National Labor Relations Board et al.441 U.S. 488 (1979)439
1979Herbert v. Lando et al.441 U.S. 153 (1979)1085
1979Broadcast Music, Inc., et al. v. Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., et al.441 U.S. 1 (1979)694
1979Federal Communications Commission v. Midwest Video Corporation et al.440 U.S. 689 (1979)149
1979Delaware v. Prouse440 U.S. 648 (1979)5549
1979Vance, Secretary of State, et al. v. Bradley et al.440 U.S. 93 (1979)1449
1979Federal Energy Regulatory Commission v. Pennzoil Producing Co. et al.439 U.S. 508 (1979)
1979Duren v. Missouri439 U.S. 357 (1979)2373
1978Corbitt v. New Jersey439 U.S. 212 (1978)468
1978United California Bank et al., Co-Executors v. United States439 U.S. 180 (1978)
1978Butz et al. v. Economou et al.438 U.S. 478 (1978)3397
1978Wise, Mayor of Dallas, et al. v. Lipscomb et al.437 U.S. 535 (1978)284
1978American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., et al. v. Writers Guild of America, West, Inc., et al.437 U.S. 411 (1978)
1978Zurcher, Chief of Police of Palo Alto, et al. v. Stanford Daily et al.436 U.S. 547 (1978)910
1978California et al. v. Southland Royalty Co. et al.436 U.S. 519 (1978)
1978United States v. Mauro et al.436 U.S. 340 (1978)731
1978Marshall, Secretary of Labor, et al. v. Barlow'S, Inc.436 U.S. 307 (1978)1428
1978Malone, Commissioner of Labor and Industry for Minnesota v. White Motor Corp. et al.435 U.S. 497 (1978)541
1978Stump et al. v. Sparkman et Vir435 U.S. 349 (1978)5547
1978Ray, Governor of Washington, et al. v. Atlantic Richfield Co. et al.435 U.S. 151 (1978)588
1978Federal Maritime Commission et al. v. Pacific Maritime Assn. et al.435 U.S. 40 (1978)
1978Procunier, Corrections Director, et al. v. Navarette434 U.S. 555 (1978)925
1978National Labor Relations Board v. Local Union No. 103, International Association of Bridge, Structural & Ornamental Iron Workers, Afl-Cio, et al.434 U.S. 335 (1978)433
1977United States v. New York Telephone Co.434 U.S. 159 (1977)871
1977Coker v. Georgia433 U.S. 584 (1977)1233
1977Zacchini v. Scripps-Howard Broadcasting Co.433 U.S. 562 (1977)426
1977Hankerson v. North Carolina432 U.S. 233 (1977)586
1977Patterson v. New York432 U.S. 197 (1977)2751
1977Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Hardison et al.432 U.S. 63 (1977)879
1977Ward v. Illinois431 U.S. 767 (1977)114
1977Illinois Brick Co. et al. v. Illinois et al.431 U.S. 720 (1977)1382
1977Trainor, Director, Illinois Department of Public Aid, et al. v. Hernandez et Ux.431 U.S. 434 (1977)606
1977Santa Fe Industries, Inc., et al. v. Green et al.430 U.S. 462 (1977)1218
1977Atlas Roofing Co., Inc. v. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission et al.430 U.S. 442 (1977)444
1977United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburgh, Inc., et al. v. Carey, Governor of New York, et al.430 U.S. 144 (1977)364
1977Weatherford, Agent of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, et al. v. Bursey429 U.S. 545 (1977)1807
1977National Labor Relations Board v. Enterprise Association of Steam, Hot Water, Hydraulic Sprinkler, Pneumatic Tube, Ice Machine & General Pipefitters of New York and Vicinity, Local Union No. 638429 U.S. 507 (1977)175
1977United States et al. v. County of Fresno429 U.S. 452 (1977)187
1977Boston Stock Exchange et al. v. State Tax Commission et al.429 U.S. 318 (1977)387
1976Buffalo Forge Co. v. United Steelworkers of America, Afl-Cio, et al.428 U.S. 397 (1976)367
1976Montanye, Correctional Superintendent, et al. v. Haymes427 U.S. 236 (1976)1017
1976Meachum, Correctional Superintendent, et al. v. Fano et al.427 U.S. 215 (1976)3743
1976Federal Power Commission v. Conway Corp. et al.426 U.S. 271 (1976)162
1976Washington, Mayor of Washington, D. C., et al. v. Davis et al.426 U.S. 229 (1976)3450
1976Environmental Protection Agency et al. v. California Ex Rel. State Water Resources Control Board et al.426 U.S. 200 (1976)449
1976Hancock, Attorney General of Kentucky v. Train, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, et al.426 U.S. 167 (1976)267
1976Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc. v. Republic of Cuba et al.425 U.S. 682 (1976)428
1976Fisher et al. v. United States et al.425 U.S. 391 (1976)2033
1976Baxter et al. v. Palmigiano425 U.S. 308 (1976)2133
1976Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Shapiro et Ux.424 U.S. 614 (1976)261
1976Lavine, Commissioner, Department of Social Services of New York v. Milne et al.424 U.S. 577 (1976)184
1976Hines et al. v. Anchor Motor Freight, Inc., et al.424 U.S. 554 (1976)1370
1976United States v. Watson423 U.S. 411 (1976)2263
1976Thermtron Products, Inc., et al. v. Hermansdorfer, U.S. District Judge423 U.S. 336 (1976)1066
1975Muniz et al. v. Hoffman, Regional Director, National Labor Relations Board422 U.S. 454 (1975)321
1975City of Richmond, Virginia v. United States et al.422 U.S. 358 (1975)183
1975Hicks, District Attorney of Orange County, et al. v. Miranda, Dba Walnut Properties, et al.422 U.S. 332 (1975)1202
1975Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad Co. et al. v. Students Challenging Regulatory Agency Procedures (scrap) et al.422 U.S. 289 (1975)212
1975Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. v. Wilderness Society et al.421 U.S. 240 (1975)4586
1975Johnson et al. v. Mississippi et al.421 U.S. 213 (1975)438
1975Renegotiation Board v. Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp.421 U.S. 168 (1975)437
1975National Labor Relations Board et al. v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.421 U.S. 132 (1975)2115
1975Withrow et al. v. Larkin421 U.S. 35 (1975)2322
1975United States v. Maine et al.420 U.S. 515 (1975)
1975Cox Broadcasting Corp. et al. v. Cohn420 U.S. 469 (1975)1289
1975Wood et al. v. Strickland et al.420 U.S. 308 (1975)2195
1975Train, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency v. City of New York et al.420 U.S. 35 (1975)153
1975North Georgia Finishing, Inc. v. Di-Chem, Inc.419 U.S. 601 (1975)795
1975Goss et al. v. Lopez et al.419 U.S. 565 (1975)3014
1975Taylor v. Louisiana419 U.S. 522 (1975)2446
1974Wolff, Warden, et al. v. McDonnell418 U.S. 539 (1974)12327
1974Codispoti et al. v. Pennsylvania418 U.S. 506 (1974)370
1974Taylor v. Hayes, Judge418 U.S. 488 (1974)663
1974Federal Power Commission v. Texaco Inc. et al.417 U.S. 380 (1974)435
1974City of Pittsburgh v. Alco Parking Corp. et al.417 U.S. 369 (1974)104
1974Cass v. United States417 U.S. 72 (1974)
1974Mitchell v. W. T. Grant Co.416 U.S. 600 (1974)1171
1974United States v. Chavez et al.416 U.S. 562 (1974)348
1974United States v. Giordano et al.416 U.S. 505 (1974)898
1974United States v. Edwards et al.415 U.S. 800 (1974)917
1974American Party of Texas et al. v. White, Secretary of State of Texas415 U.S. 767 (1974)646
1974Storer et al. v. Brown, Secretary of State of California, et al.415 U.S. 724 (1974)1395
1974Hagans et al. v. Lavine, Commissioner, New York Department of Social Services, et al.415 U.S. 528 (1974)2844
1974United States v. Matlock415 U.S. 164 (1974)3648
1974Oneida Indian Nation of New York et al. v. County of Oneida, New York, et al.414 U.S. 661 (1974)915
1974Spomer, State'S Attorney of Alexander County, Illinois v. Littleton et al.414 U.S. 514 (1974)
1974O'Shea, Magistrate, Circuit Court of Alexander County, Illinois, et al. v. Littleton et al.414 U.S. 488 (1974)3578
1973Zahn et al. v. International Paper Co.414 U.S. 291 (1973)866
1973Lefkowitz, Attorney General of New York, et al. v. Turley et al.414 U.S. 70 (1973)1102
1973Broadrick et al. v. Oklahoma et al.413 U.S. 601 (1973)4338
1973United States Civil Service Commission et al. v. National Association of Letter Carriers, Afl-Cio, et al.413 U.S. 548 (1973)1290
1973White, Secretary of State of Texas v. Weiser et al.412 U.S. 783 (1973)320
1973White, Secretary of State of Texas, et al. v. Regester et al.412 U.S. 755 (1973)771
1973Gaffney v. Cummings et al.412 U.S. 735 (1973)507
1973Doe et al. v. McMillan et al.412 U.S. 306 (1973)479
1973United States v. Cartwright, Executor411 U.S. 546 (1973)676
1973Kern County Land Co. v. Occidental Petroleum Corp.411 U.S. 582 (1973)238
1973Gibson et al. v. Berryhill et al.411 U.S. 564 (1973)1335
1973Palmore v. United States411 U.S. 389 (1973)502
1973Mescalero Apache Tribe v. Jones, Commissioner, Bureau of Revenue of New Mexico, et al.411 U.S. 145 (1973)698
1973Texas v. Louisiana410 U.S. 702 (1973)
1973United States v. Falstaff Brewing Corp. et al.410 U.S. 526 (1973)111
1973Environmental Protection Agency et al. v. Mink et al.410 U.S. 73 (1973)1251
1973United States v. Glaxo Group Ltd. et al.410 U.S. 52 (1973)
1973Ricci v. Chicago Mercantile Exchange et al.409 U.S. 289 (1973)262
1972Swenson, Warden v. Stidham409 U.S. 224 (1972)
1972Branzburg v. Hayes et al., Judges408 U.S. 665 (1972)2202
1972Gravel v. United States408 U.S. 606 (1972)778
1972Colten v. Kentucky407 U.S. 104 (1972)1156
1972Deepsouth Packing Co., Inc. v. Laitram Corp.406 U.S. 518 (1972)205
1972Apodaca et al. v. Oregon406 U.S. 404 (1972)853
1972Johnson v. Louisiana406 U.S. 356 (1972)1080
1972United States v. Biswell406 U.S. 311 (1972)945
1972National Labor Relations Board v. Burns International Security Services, Inc., et al.406 U.S. 272 (1972)697
1972Stanley v. Illinois405 U.S. 645 (1972)5889
1972Alexander v. Louisiana405 U.S. 625 (1972)889
1972Federal Trade Commission v. Sperry & Hutchinson Co.405 U.S. 233 (1972)553
1972Lindsey et al. v. Normet et al.405 U.S. 56 (1972)901
1972Board of Regents of the University of Texas System v. New Left Education Project et al.404 U.S. 541 (1972)126
1972Lego v. Twomey, Warden404 U.S. 477 (1972)1930
1972Federal Power Commission v. Florida Power & Light Co.404 U.S. 453 (1972)164
1971United States v. Marion et al.404 U.S. 307 (1971)3756
1971Victory Carriers, Inc., et al. v. Law404 U.S. 202 (1971)328
1971National Labor Relations Board v. Plasterers' Local Union No. 79, Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Assn., Afl-Cio, et al.404 U.S. 116 (1971)142
1971Whitcomb, Governor of Indiana v. Chavis et al.403 U.S. 124 (1971)658
1971Ely v. Klahr et al.403 U.S. 108 (1971)
1971Perez et Ux. v. Campbell, Superintendent, Motor Vehicle Division, Arizona Highway Department, et al.402 U.S. 637 (1971)1006
1971United States v. Thirty-Seven (37) Photographs (luros, Claimant)402 U.S. 363 (1971)690
1971United States v. Reidel402 U.S. 351 (1971)480
1971Blonder-Tongue Laboratories, Inc. v. University of Illinois Foundation et al.402 U.S. 313 (1971)2250
1971Hill v. California401 U.S. 797 (1971)764
1971United States v. White401 U.S. 745 (1971)1155
1971Mackey v. United States401 U.S. 667 (1971)945
1971Williams v. United States401 U.S. 646 (1971)659
1971Zenith Radio Corp. v. Hazeltine Research, Inc.401 U.S. 321 (1971)1972
1971Ramsey et al., Dba Leon Nunley Coal Co., et al. v. United Mine Workers of America401 U.S. 302 (1971)111
1970North Carolina v. Alford400 U.S. 25 (1970)9465
1970City of Phoenix et al. v. Kolodziejski399 U.S. 204 (1970)359
1970California v. Green399 U.S. 149 (1970)3363
1970Williams v. Florida399 U.S. 78 (1970)1740
1970Baldwin v. New York399 U.S. 66 (1970)789
1970Chambers v. Maroney, Correctional Superintendent399 U.S. 42 (1970)4391
1970Parker v. North Carolina397 U.S. 790 (1970)759
1970McMann, Warden, et al. v. Richardson et al.397 U.S. 759 (1970)5113
1970Brady v. United States397 U.S. 742 (1970)7191
1970Czosek et al. v. O'Mara et al.397 U.S. 25 (1970)244
1970Ross et al., Trustees v. Bernhard et al.396 U.S. 531 (1970)1046
1970Turner v. United States396 U.S. 398 (1970)1166
1969Nacirema Operating Co., Inc., et al. v. Johnson et al.396 U.S. 212 (1969)157
1969Minor v. United States396 U.S. 87 (1969)221
1969Red Lion Broadcasting Co., Inc., et al. v. Federal Communications Commission et al.395 U.S. 367 (1969)1826
1969Rodrigue et al. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. et al.395 U.S. 352 (1969)492
1969Zenith Radio Corp. v. Hazeltine Research, Inc., et al.395 U.S. 100 (1969)2097
1969Gregg v. United States394 U.S. 489 (1969)204
1969Cardinale v. Louisiana394 U.S. 437 (1969)
1969Scofield et al. v. National Labor Relations Board et al.394 U.S. 423 (1969)191
1969Alderman et al. v. United States394 U.S. 165 (1969)2470
1969Hunter v. Erickson, Mayor of Akron, et al.393 U.S. 385 (1969)355
1969National Labor Relations Board v. Strong, Dba Strong Roofing & Insulating Co.393 U.S. 357 (1969)173
1968Universal Interpretive Shuttle Corp. v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission et al.393 U.S. 186 (1968)
1968Hanover Shoe, Inc. v. United Shoe Machinery Corp.392 U.S. 481 (1968)921
1968Board of Education of Central School District No. 1 et al. v. Allen, Commissioner of Education of New York, et al.392 U.S. 236 (1968)720
1968Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry et al. v. United States391 U.S. 224 (1968)
1968Dyke et al. v. Taylor Implement Manufacturing Co., Inc.391 U.S. 216 (1968)468
1968Bloom v. Illinois391 U.S. 194 (1968)1167
1968Duncan v. Louisiana391 U.S. 145 (1968)3740
1968St. Amant v. Thompson390 U.S. 727 (1968)2076
1968Avery v. Midland County et al.390 U.S. 474 (1968)687
1968Protective Committee for Independent Stockholders of Tmt Trailer Ferry, Inc. v. Anderson, Trustee in Bankruptcy, et al.390 U.S. 414 (1968)826
1968United States v. Third National Bank in Nashville et al.390 U.S. 171 (1968)
1968Albrecht v. Herald Co., Dba Globe-Democrat Publishing Co.390 U.S. 145 (1968)449
1967United States v. Rands et Ux.389 U.S. 121 (1967)159
1967Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. v. Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen et al.387 U.S. 556 (1967)146
1967See v. City of Seattle387 U.S. 541 (1967)1228
1967Camara v. Municipal Court of the City and County of San Francisco387 U.S. 523 (1967)3591
1967Reitman et al. v. Mulkey et al.387 U.S. 369 (1967)656
1967Utah Pie Co. v. Continental Baking Co. et al.386 U.S. 685 (1967)131
1967Crown Coat Front Co., Inc. v. United States386 U.S. 503 (1967)244
1967Neely v. Martin K. Eby Construction Co., Inc.386 U.S. 317 (1967)219
1967Federal Power Commission v. United Gas Pipe Line Co. et al.386 U.S. 237 (1967)
1967Vaca et al. v. Sipes, Administrator386 U.S. 171 (1967)4450
1967Swann et al. v. Adams, Secretary of State of Florida, et al.385 U.S. 440 (1967)280
1966United Gas Pipe Line Co. v. Federal Power Commission et al.385 U.S. 83 (1966)
1966Cichos v. Indiana385 U.S. 76 (1966)106
1966United States v. Anthony Grace & Sons, Inc.384 U.S. 424 (1966)193
1966United States v. Utah Construction & Mining Co.384 U.S. 394 (1966)1352
1966United States v. Cook384 U.S. 257 (1966)
1966Federal Trade Commission v. Borden Co.383 U.S. 637 (1966)
1966United States v. O'Malley et al.383 U.S. 627 (1966)112
1966Consolo v. Federal Maritime Commission et al.383 U.S. 607 (1966)2949
1966Interstate Commerce Commission v. Atlantic Coast Line R. Co. et al.383 U.S. 576 (1966)
1966United States v. Ewell et al.383 U.S. 116 (1966)1196
1966Katchen v. Landy, Trustee in Bankruptcy382 U.S. 323 (1966)1071
1965United States v. Romano et al.382 U.S. 136 (1965)366
1965Leh et al. v. General Petroleum Corp. et al.382 U.S. 54 (1965)
1965Local Union No. 189, Amalgamated Meat Cutters & Butcher Workmen of North America, Afl-Cio, et al. v. Jewel Tea Co., Inc.381 U.S. 676 (1965)344
1965United Mine Workers of America v. Pennington et al.381 U.S. 657 (1965)1808
1965United States v. Atlas Life Insurance Co.381 U.S. 233 (1965)
1965Federal Power Commission v. Union Electric Co.381 U.S. 90 (1965)
1965Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Brown et al.380 U.S. 563 (1965)494
1965Swain v. Alabama380 U.S. 202 (1965)3183
1965City of El Paso v. Simmons379 U.S. 497 (1965)333
1965Jankovich et al., Doing Business as Calumet Aviation Co. v. Indiana Toll Road Commission379 U.S. 487 (1965)
1964McLaughlin et al. v. Florida379 U.S. 184 (1964)
1964American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada et al. v. Wittstein et al.379 U.S. 171 (1964)
1964United States v. Continental Can Co. et al.378 U.S. 441 (1964)208
1964Jackson v. Denno, Warden378 U.S. 368 (1964)6121
1964United States et al. v. Boyd, Commissioner378 U.S. 39 (1964)133
1964Baggett et al. v. Bullitt et al.377 U.S. 360 (1964)1188
1964Ungar v. Sarafite, Judge of the Court of General Sessions of the County of New York376 U.S. 575 (1964)1845
1964Jackson et al. v. United States376 U.S. 503 (1964)135
1964United Steelworkers of America, Afl-Cio, et al. v. National Labor Relations Board et al.376 U.S. 492 (1964)115
1964Italia Societa Per Azioni Di Navigazione v. Oregon Stevedoring Co., Inc.376 U.S. 315 (1964)381
1964Yiatchos v. Yiatchos, Executrix, et al.376 U.S. 306 (1964)
1964Polar Ice Cream & Creamery Co. v. Andrews et al., Constituting the Florida Milk Commission, et al.375 U.S. 361 (1964)
1964Humphrey et al. v. Moore et al.375 U.S. 335 (1964)930
1963United States v. Pioneer American Insurance Co. et al.374 U.S. 84 (1963)303
1963Retail Clerks International Association, Local 1625, Afl-Cio, et al. v. Schermerhorn et al.373 U.S. 746 (1963)431
1963National Labor Relations Board v. General Motors Corp.373 U.S. 734 (1963)280
1963National Labor Relations Board v. Erie Resistor Corp. et al.373 U.S. 221 (1963)564
1963Gutierrez v. Waterman Steamship Corp.373 U.S. 206 (1963)392
1963Whipple et Ux. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue373 U.S. 193 (1963)469
1963International Association of Machinists, Afl-Cio, et al. v. Central Airlines, Inc.372 U.S. 682 (1963)291
1963Schlude et Ux. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue372 U.S. 128 (1963)251
1963Gallick v. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co.372 U.S. 108 (1963)759
1963Mercantile National Bank at Dallas v. Langdeau, Receiver371 U.S. 555 (1963)409
1963Local No. 438 Construction & General Laborers' Union, Afl-Cio, v. Curry et al., Doing Business as S. J. Curry & Co.371 U.S. 542 (1963)150
1962Smith v. Evening News Association371 U.S. 195 (1962)996
1962Burlington Truck Lines, Inc., et al. v. United States et al.371 U.S. 156 (1962)2566
1962Continental Ore Co. et al. v. Union Carbide & Carbon Corp. et al.370 U.S. 690 (1962)924
1962Drake Bakeries Incorporated v. Local 50, American Bakery & Confectionery Workers International, Afl-Cio, et al.370 U.S. 254 (1962)369
1962Atkinson et al. v. Sinclair Refining Co.370 U.S. 238 (1962)857

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