International Organization of Masters v. Timothy A. Brown

498 U.S. 466 · Decided February 20, 1991 · Supreme Court of the United States

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International Organization of Masters v. Timothy A. Brown was decided on February 20, 1991 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Union-union member disputes” in the Unions area.

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Full case caption

International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, et al. v. Timothy A. Brown

SCDB identifiers: case 1990-037, docket 1990-037-01.

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