Springfield Township School District v. Knoll

471 U.S. 288 · Decided April 17, 1985 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Springfield Township School District v. Knoll was decided on April 17, 1985 unanimously (8–0). The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Liability under civil rights acts” in the Civil Rights area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Lewis F. Powell Jr..

Full case caption

Springfield Township School District et al. v. Knoll

SCDB identifiers: case 1984-084, docket 1984-084-01.

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