Hollingsworth v. Perry

570 U.S. 693 · Decided June 26, 2013 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Hollingsworth v. Perry was decided on June 26, 2013 by a vote of 5–4. The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Standing, personal injury” in the Judicial Power area.

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Hollingsworth v. Perry

SCDB identifiers: case 2012-077, docket 2012-077-01.

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