Bode v. Barrett

344 U.S. 583 · Decided February 9, 1953 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Bode v. Barrett was decided on February 9, 1953 by a vote of 6–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “State or local government tax” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Tom C. Clark.

Full case caption

Bode et al. v. Barrett, Secretary of State, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1952-046, docket 1952-046-01.

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