Snyder v. Harris

394 U.S. 332 · Decided March 25, 1969 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Snyder v. Harris was decided on March 25, 1969 by a vote of 7–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Hugo L. Black wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Federal rules of civil procedure” in the Judicial Power area.

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Snyder v. Harris et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1968-064, docket 1968-064-01.

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