Goosby v. Osser

409 U.S. 512 · Decided January 17, 1973 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Goosby v. Osser was decided on January 17, 1973 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Voting” in the Civil Rights area.

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Case details

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Full case caption

Goosby et al. v. Osser et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1972-040, docket 1972-040-01.

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