PGA Tour, Inc. v. Casey Martin

532 U.S. 661 · Decided May 29, 2001 · Supreme Court of the United States

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PGA Tour, Inc. v. Casey Martin was decided on May 29, 2001 by a vote of 7–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Rights of handicapped persons” in the Civil Rights area.

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PGA Tour, Inc. v. Casey Martin

SCDB identifiers: case 2000-057, docket 2000-057-01.

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