George Voinovich v. Barney Quilter

507 U.S. 146 · Decided February 24, 1993 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

George Voinovich v. Barney Quilter was decided on February 24, 1993 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Reapportionment (other than Voting Rights Act plans)” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

George Voinovich, Governor of Ohio, et al. v. Barney Quilter, Speaker Pro Tempore of Ohio House of Representatives, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1992-035, docket 1992-035-01.

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