Schaffer v. Weast

546 U.S. 49 · Decided November 14, 2005 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Schaffer v. Weast was decided on November 14, 2005 by a vote of 6–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor 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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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: John G. Roberts Jr..

Full case caption

Schaffer, a Minor, by His Parents and Next Friends, Schaffer, et Vir, et al. v. Weast, Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2005-007, docket 2005-007-01.

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