Gail Atwater v. City of Lago Vista

532 U.S. 318 · Decided April 24, 2001 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Gail Atwater v. City of Lago Vista was decided on April 24, 2001 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice David H. Souter wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Search and seizure, vehicles” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Full case caption

Gail Atwater, et al. v. City of Lago Vista et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2000-044, docket 2000-044-01.

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