Texaco, Inc. v. Short

454 U.S. 516 · Decided January 12, 1982 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Texaco, Inc. v. Short was decided on January 12, 1982 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Due process, takings clause” in the Due Process area.

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Full case caption

Texaco, Inc., et al. v. Short et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1981-027, docket 1981-027-01.

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