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October Term 1977 · decided Jun 23, 1978

Will, U. S. District Judge v. Calvert Fire Insurance Co. et al.

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  • Will, U. S. District Judge v. Calvert Fire Insurance Co., OT 1977, June 23, 1978.
  • Citation: 437 U.S. 655.
  • Vote: 5 to 4.
  • Issue area: Judicial Power.

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Decided 1978-06-23 (October Term 1977). Citation: 437 U.S. 655. Vote: 5–4. Issue area: Judicial Power. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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