Case Briefs – 1980

Facts of the Case”The congressional spending program in dispute, the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) provision of the Public… Continued

Facts of the CaseThe plaintiff was convicted of drug possession and assault. On appeal, he did not allege that the state court… Continued

Facts of the CaseRespondent microbiologist filed patent claims for human-made, genetically engineered bacterium that was capable… Continued

Facts of the CaseRetailers of beer in California brought an action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of… Continued

Why is the case important?Respondent challenges his murder conviction on the grounds that his counsel’s representation of his… Continued

Why is the case important?The Defendant was convicted of importing and possessing cocaine. He and a co-defendant were search when… Continued

Why is the case important?Plaintiff Carlos Rivera Gomez brought an action against Defendant Toledo, the Superintendent of the… Continued

Why is the case important?In 1966 the General Assembly of Georgia changed the electoral process of the City of Rome, Georgia… Continued

Why is the case important?The Petitioner, the City of Mobile (Petitioner), has a 3-person council. The councilmen run in an open… Continued

Why is the case important?Petitioner was convicted of importing heroin into the United States and conspiracy to import, based upon… Continued