Marston v. Lewis

410 U.S. 679 · Decided March 19, 1973 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Marston v. Lewis was decided on March 19, 1973 by a vote of 6–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Residency requirements” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Marston et al. v. Lewis et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1972-076, docket 1972-076-01.

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