Case Briefs – 1977

Facts of the CaseRespondent, a Mexican-American, was convicted of burglary of a private residence at night with intent to rape. On… Continued

Facts of the CaseSections 101(b)(1)(D) and 101(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act grant preferential immigration status… Continued

Facts of the CaseInmates incarcerated in North Carolina’s correctional facilities filed suits under 42 USCS 1983, alleging that… Continued

Facts of the CaseAn action was instituted in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri challenging the… Continued

Facts of the CaseAn applicant applied for a job as a prison guard and was turned down because she did not meet the statutory… Continued

Why is the case important?The Social Security old-age insurance benefits are calculated differently for men and women, with the… Continued

Why is the case important?Sykes was convicted of murder for shooting and killing Willie Gilbert (“Mr. Gilbert”) in Florida. He… Continued

Why is the case important?One and a half hours after arresting the Respondents, Chadwick, Machado, and Leary (Respondents),… Continued

Why is the case important?Plaintiff stockholder brought a shareholder’s derivative action in Delaware state court against… Continued

Why is the case important?Customs officials opened, without a warrant, eight envelopes from Thailand and found heroin.Facts of the… Continued