Donovan v. Lone Steer, Inc.

464 U.S. 408 · Decided January 17, 1984 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Donovan v. Lone Steer, Inc. was decided on January 17, 1984 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Search and seizure (general)” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Full case caption

Donovan, Secretary of Labor, et al. v. Lone Steer, Inc.

SCDB identifiers: case 1983-021, docket 1983-021-01.

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