In re Snyder

472 U.S. 634 · Decided June 24, 1985 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

In re Snyder was decided on June 24, 1985 unanimously (8–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Bar admission, disbarment, and discipline” in the Attorneys area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Harry A. Blackmun.

Full case caption

In re Snyder

SCDB identifiers: case 1984-137, docket 1984-137-01.

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