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October Term 1980 · decided Feb 25, 1981

Carson et al. v. American Brands, Inc., T/a American Tobacco Co., et al.

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  • Carson v. American Brands, Inc., T/a American Tobacco Co., OT 1980, February 25, 1981.
  • Citation: 450 U.S. 79.
  • Vote: 9 to 0.
  • Issue area: Judicial Power.

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Decided 1981-02-25 (October Term 1980). Citation: 450 U.S. 79. Vote: 9–0. Issue area: Judicial Power. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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