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October Term 1980 · decided Mar 23, 1981

H. L. v. Matheson, Governor of Utah, et al.

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  • H. L. v. Matheson, Governor of Utah, OT 1980, March 23, 1981.
  • Citation: 450 U.S. 398.
  • Vote: 6 to 3.
  • Issue area: Privacy.

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Decided 1981-03-23 (October Term 1980). Citation: 450 U.S. 398. Vote: 6–3. Issue area: Privacy. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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