Case Briefs – 1989

Facts of the Case”Respondent, when first questioned by Indiana police in connection with a stabbing, made an exculpatory statement… Continued

Facts of the CaseRespondent Confederated Tribes & Bands of Yakima Indian Nation (Yakima Nation) claimed zoning authority over the… Continued

Facts of the Case”After a jury awarded Petitioner Arthur J. Blanchard $10,000 in damages on his claim that respondent Sheriff’s… Continued

Why is the case important?The Internal Revenue Service (“I.R.S.”) was investigating the tax returns of L. Ron Hubbard (“Mr…. Continued

Why is the case important?”The Petitioner, Lauro Lines s.r.l. (Petitioner), moved to dismiss an action filed against it by victims… Continued

Why is the case important?Petitioner, Finley, sought to combine the defendants in a civil action and bring the suit into federal… Continued

Why is the case important?Pock Against Racism (Respondent) is a sponsor of a rock concert who challenges New York City’s… Continued

Why is the case important?White firefighters, nonparties to a consent decree, challenged a decree, which mandated affirmative… Continued

PETITIONER:ZinermonRESPONDENT:BurchLOCATION:United States District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaDOCKET NO.:… Continued

PETITIONER:Yellow Freight System, Inc. RESPONDENT:DonnellyLOCATION:Naval Base San DiegoDOCKET NO.: 89-431DECIDED BY: Rehnquist… Continued