Aurelia Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education

526 U.S. 629 · Decided May 24, 1999 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Aurelia Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education was decided on May 24, 1999 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Sex discrimination (excluding employment)” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Aurelia Davis, as Next Friend of Lashonda D. v. Monroe County Board of Education et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1998-059, docket 1998-059-01.

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