Walters v. National Association of Radiation Survivors

473 U.S. 305 · Decided June 28, 1985 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Walters v. National Association of Radiation Survivors was decided on June 28, 1985 by a vote of 6–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Attorneys' and officials' fees, compensation, or licenses” in the Attorneys area.

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Full case caption

Walters, Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, et al. v. National Association of Radiation Survivors et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1984-155, docket 1984-155-01.

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