City of Dallas v. Stanglin

490 U.S. 19 · Decided April 3, 1989 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

City of Dallas v. Stanglin was decided on April 3, 1989 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “First Amendment, miscellaneous” in the First Amendment area.

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Full case caption

City of Dallas et al. v. Stanglin, Individually and Dba Twilight Skating Rink

SCDB identifiers: case 1988-067, docket 1988-067-01.

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