Air Pollution Variance Board of Colorado v. Western Alfalfa Corp.

416 U.S. 861 · Decided May 20, 1974 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Air Pollution Variance Board of Colorado v. Western Alfalfa Corp. was decided on May 20, 1974 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Search and seizure (general)” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Air Pollution Variance Board of Colorado v. Western Alfalfa Corp.

SCDB identifiers: case 1973-111, docket 1973-111-01.

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