Flagg Bros., Inc. v. Brooks

436 U.S. 149 · Decided May 15, 1978 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Flagg Bros., Inc. v. Brooks was decided on May 15, 1978 by a vote of 5–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Liability under civil rights acts” in the Civil Rights area.

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How the Justices voted

Did not participate: William J. Brennan Jr..

Full case caption

Flagg Bros., Inc., et al. v. Brooks et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1977-083, docket 1977-083-01.

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