Christiansburg Garment Co. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

434 U.S. 412 · Decided January 23, 1978 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Christiansburg Garment Co. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was decided on January 23, 1978 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Attorneys' and officials' fees, compensation, or licenses” in the Attorneys area.

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How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Harry A. Blackmun.

Full case caption

Christiansburg Garment Co. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

SCDB identifiers: case 1977-030, docket 1977-030-01.

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