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Byron R. White

Seat:: Associate Justice
Appointed by:: John F. Kennedy
Senate confirmation:: Apr 11, 1962
Recorded service:: Apr 23, 1962 – Jun 28, 1993
Lived:: Jun 8, 1917 – Apr 15, 2002

In plain language

Byron R. White, associate justice.
Appointed by John F. Kennedy; confirmed April 11, 1962.
Court service April 23, 1962 to June 28, 1993.

Decisions on record (4888)

MajorityMar 24, 1981 · October Term 1980
Rosewell, Treasurer of Cook County, Illinois, et al. v. Lasalle National Bank, Trustee
MajorityMar 23, 1981 · October Term 1980
H. L. v. Matheson, Governor of Utah, et al.
MajorityMar 23, 1981 · October Term 1980
Kirchberg v. Feenstra et al.
DissentMar 23, 1981 · October Term 1980
Michael M. v. Superior Court of Sonoma County (California, Real Party in Interest)
MajorityMar 9, 1981 · October Term 1980
Carter v. Kentucky
MajorityMar 9, 1981 · October Term 1980
Chicago & North Western Transportation Co. v. Kalo Brick & Tile Co.
MajorityMar 9, 1981 · October Term 1980
Albernaz et al. v. United States
MajorityMar 9, 1981 · October Term 1980
Delta Air Lines, Inc. v. August
DissentMar 9, 1981 · October Term 1980
Doe et al. v. Delaware
MajorityMar 4, 1981 · October Term 1980
Schweiker, Secretary of Health and Human Services v. Wilson et al.
MajorityMar 4, 1981 · October Term 1980
Texas Department of Community Affairs v. Burdine
DissentMar 4, 1981 · October Term 1980
Wood et al. v. Georgia
MajorityMar 3, 1981 · October Term 1980
Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Portland Cement Company of Utah
MajorityMar 3, 1981 · October Term 1980
Diamond, Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks v. Diehr et al.
MajorityMar 2, 1981 · October Term 1980
Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Jong Ha Wang et Ux.
MajorityMar 2, 1981 · October Term 1980
Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services et al. v. Florida Nursing Home Association et al.
MajorityFeb 25, 1981 · October Term 1980
Carson et al. v. American Brands, Inc., T/a American Tobacco Co., et al.
MajorityFeb 25, 1981 · October Term 1980
Steadman v. Securities and Exchange Commission
MajorityFeb 25, 1981 · October Term 1980
Democratic Party of United States et al. v. Wisconsin Ex Rel. La Follette et al.
MajorityFeb 24, 1981 · October Term 1980
Weaver v. Graham, Governor of Florida
MajorityFeb 24, 1981 · October Term 1980
Hudson v. Louisiana
MajorityFeb 24, 1981 · October Term 1980
Board of Governors of Federal Reserve System v. Investment Company Institute
DissentFeb 23, 1981 · October Term 1980
Hcsc-Laundry v. United States
ConcurrenceJan 26, 1981 · October Term 1980
Chandler et al. v. Florida
MajorityJan 26, 1981 · October Term 1980
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Associated Dry Goods Corp.
MajorityJan 26, 1981 · October Term 1980
Consolidated Rail Corporation et al. v. National Association of Recycling Industries, Inc., et al.
MajorityJan 21, 1981 · October Term 1980
United States v. Cortez et al.
MajorityJan 21, 1981 · October Term 1980
Rubin v. United States
MajorityJan 21, 1981 · October Term 1980
Cuyler, Correctional Superintendent, et al. v. Adams
MajorityJan 21, 1981 · October Term 1980
Minnesota v. Clover Leaf Creamery Co. et al.
DissentJan 21, 1981 · October Term 1980
Fedorenko v. United States
MajorityJan 21, 1981 · October Term 1980
Sumner, Warden v. Mata
DissentJan 19, 1981 · October Term 1980
Mariscal v. United States
MajorityJan 19, 1981 · October Term 1980
United States v. California
MajorityJan 13, 1981 · October Term 1980
Allstate Insurance Co. v. Hague, Personal Representative of Hague's Estate
MajorityJan 13, 1981 · October Term 1980
Watkins v. Sowders, Warden
MajorityJan 13, 1981 · October Term 1980
United States v. Morrison
MajorityJan 13, 1981 · October Term 1980
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. v. Risjord
MajorityJan 13, 1981 · October Term 1980
Upjohn Co. et al. v. United States et al.
MajorityJan 12, 1981 · October Term 1980
United States v. Darusmont et Ux.
MajorityDec 15, 1980 · October Term 1980
United States v. Will et al.
MajorityDec 15, 1980 · October Term 1980
Federal Trade Commission et al. v. Standard Oil Company of California
MajorityDec 15, 1980 · October Term 1980
Delaware State College et al. v. Ricks
MajorityDec 15, 1980 · October Term 1980
Potomac Electric Power Co. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, et al.
MajorityDec 9, 1980 · October Term 1980
Allen et al. v. McCurry
DissentDec 9, 1980 · October Term 1980
United States v. Difrancesco
MajorityDec 9, 1980 · October Term 1980
Webb's Fabulous Pharmacies, Inc., et al. v. Beckwith, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Seminole County, et al.
MajorityDec 9, 1980 · October Term 1980
United States Railroad Retirement Board v. Fritz
MajorityDec 9, 1980 · October Term 1980
Vincent v. Texas
MajorityDec 8, 1980 · October Term 1980
Pacileo, Sheriff v. Walker