Lorillard v. Pons

434 U.S. 575 · Decided February 22, 1978 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Lorillard v. Pons was decided on February 22, 1978 unanimously (8–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Thurgood Marshall wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Jury trial right” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Harry A. Blackmun.

Full case caption

Lorillard, a Division of Loew's Theatres, Inc. v. Pons

SCDB identifiers: case 1977-038, docket 1977-038-01.

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