United States v. Maine

452 U.S. 429 · Decided June 15, 1981 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Maine was decided on June 15, 1981 unanimously (8–0). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Federal-state ownership dispute” in the Federalism area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Thurgood Marshall.

Full case caption

United States v. Maine et al. (Massachusetts Boundary Case)

SCDB identifiers: case 1980-118, docket 1980-118-01.

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