Shapiro v. Doe

396 U.S. 488 · Decided January 26, 1970 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Shapiro v. Doe was decided on January 26, 1970 by a vote of 6–2. 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 “Federal rules of civil procedure” in the Judicial Power area.

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Full case caption

Shapiro, Welfare Commissioner of Connecticut v. Doe

SCDB identifiers: case 1969-036, docket 1969-036-01.

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