Simon v. Eastern Kentucky Welfare Rights Organization

426 U.S. 26 · Decided June 1, 1976 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Simon v. Eastern Kentucky Welfare Rights Organization was decided on June 1, 1976 unanimously (8–0). The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Standing, direct injury” in the Judicial Power area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: John Paul Stevens.

Full case caption

Simon, Secretary of the Treasury, et al. v. Eastern Kentucky Welfare Rights Organization et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1975-106, docket 1975-106-01.

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