Robertson v. Chambers

341 U.S. 37 · Decided April 9, 1951 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Robertson v. Chambers was decided on April 9, 1951 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice William O. Douglas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Military, active duty” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Robertson, President of the Army Review Board, v. Chambers

SCDB identifiers: case 1950-057, docket 1950-057-01.

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