Gurley v. Rhoden

421 U.S. 200 · Decided May 12, 1975 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Gurley v. Rhoden was decided on May 12, 1975 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William J. Brennan Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “State or local government tax” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: William O. Douglas.

Full case caption

Gurley, Dba Gurley Oil Co. v. Rhoden, Chairman, Tax Commission of Mississippi

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-089, docket 1974-089-01.

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