Mathias v. Worldcom Techs.
535 U.S. 682 · Decided May 20, 2002 · Supreme Court of the United States
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At a glance
Mathias v. Worldcom Techs. was decided on May 20, 2002 unanimously (8–0). SCDB codes the disposition as “petition denied or appeal dismissed.” The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Telephone or telegraph regulation” in the Economic Activity area.
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Case details
- Citations
- 535 U.S. 682 · 122 S. Ct. 1780 · 152 L. Ed. 2d 911 · 2002 U.S. LEXIS 3789
- Docket number
- 00-878
- Decided
- May 20, 2002
- Argued
- December 5, 2001
- Court era
- Rehnquist Court
- Decision type
- Per curiam (orally argued)
- Disposition
- Petition denied or appeal dismissed
- Outcome for petitioner
- Favorable disposition unclear
- Vote
- 8–0 (unanimous)
- Opinion assigned by
- William H. Rehnquist
- How the case arrived
- Certiorari
- Issue (SCDB)
- Telephone or telegraph regulation
- Issue area
- Economic Activity
How the Justices voted
| Justice | Vote | Separate writing |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist | Majority | |
| Justice John Paul Stevens | Majority | |
| Justice Antonin Scalia | Majority | |
| Justice Anthony M. Kennedy | Majority | |
| Justice David H. Souter | Majority | |
| Justice Clarence Thomas | Majority | |
| Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Majority | |
| Justice Stephen G. Breyer | Majority |
Did not participate: Sandra Day O'Connor.
Full case caption
Mathias v. Worldcom Techs.
SCDB identifiers: case 2001-086, docket 2001-086-01.
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