Kahn v. Shevin

416 U.S. 351 · Decided April 24, 1974 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Kahn v. Shevin was decided on April 24, 1974 by a vote of 6–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Sex discrimination (excluding employment)” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Kahn v. Shevin, Attorney General of Florida, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1973-093, docket 1973-093-01.

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