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October Term 1977 · decided May 31, 1978

California et al. v. Southland Royalty Co. et al.

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  • California v. Southland Royalty Co., OT 1977, May 31, 1978.
  • Citation: 436 U.S. 519.
  • Vote: 4 to 3.
  • Issue area: Economic Activity.

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Decided 1978-05-31 (October Term 1977). Citation: 436 U.S. 519. Vote: 4–3. Issue area: Economic Activity. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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