Chappelle v. Greater Baton Rouge Airport District

431 U.S. 159 · Decided May 16, 1977 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Chappelle v. Greater Baton Rouge Airport District was decided on May 16, 1977 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Residency requirements” in the Civil Rights area. SCDB records that the Court declared a state or territorial law, regulation or constitutional provision unconstitutional.

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Full case caption

Chappelle v. Greater Baton Rouge Airport District et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1976-103, docket 1976-103-01.

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