Case Briefs – 1976

Facts of the Case”Pursuant to § 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (), which provides that state or political subdivisions… Continued

Facts of the CaseRespondent J. W. Gamble, an inmate of the Texas Department of Corrections, was injured on Nov. 9, 1973, while… Continued

Facts of the CasePetitioner was interviewed in a private home by two special agents of the Internal Revenue Service who advised… Continued

Facts of the CaseAn employee was terminated from her employment with a county. The employee filed an action asserting state and… Continued

Facts of the Case”A former police officer, whose employment had been terminated by the city manager of a North Carolina city… Continued

Why is the case important?Two Missouri physicians sued the state, charging that Missouri’s statute prohibiting Medicaid payments… Continued

Why is the case important?The prosecutor did not disclose that the defendant’s victim had an extensive criminal record. Counsel… Continued

Why is the case important?The Supreme Court of the United States (“Supreme Court”) granted cert in this case to resolve the… Continued

Why is the case important?Two individuals were convicted of selling marijuana. During cross examination, the prosecutor asked why… Continued

Why is the case important?Respondent, Spock was a presidential candidate that wanted to enter a military base and distribute… Continued