Labine v. Vincent

401 U.S. 532 · Decided March 29, 1971 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Labine v. Vincent was decided on March 29, 1971 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Hugo L. Black wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Rights of illegitimates” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Labine, Tutrix v. Vincent, Administrator

SCDB identifiers: case 1970-068, docket 1970-068-01.

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