Case Briefs – 1997

Facts of the CaseThedecedent’s first wife made a testamentary transfer to their three sons (respondents) her portion of decedent’s… Continued

Facts of the Case”The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) requires, inter alia, that the Secretary of the Interior to specify… Continued

Facts of the Case”Respondents, five Arizona mothers whose children are eligible for state child support services under Title IV-D… Continued

Facts of the CasePetitioner inmates were each convicted by court-martial, which convictions and sentences were affirmed in whole… Continued

Facts of the CaseA state employee Yniguez sued the state of Arizona and the governor for a judgment declaring that the provisions… Continued

Why is the case important?Despite a prior holding to the contrary, New York’s federally funded program that provides… Continued

Why is the case important?Libertarian Party nominees challenged a Georgia statute requiring proof of urinalysis drug test to… Continued

Why is the case important?Police, suspecting a felony drug violation, executed a search warrant at petitioner Richards’ hotel… Continued

Why is the case important?Four senators (P) and two congressmen (P) voted against the Line Item Veto Act of 1996. Later they filed… Continued

Why is the case important?The defendant, Old Chief (the “defendant”) was arrested after an incident involving at least one gun… Continued