Bowsher v. Syner

Following is the case brief for Bowsher v. Synar, Supreme Court of the United States, (1986). Case summary for Bowsher v. Synar: Congress passed the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control act (the/an act). The act assigned congress the power to remove the officer holding the position as Comptroller General for showing malfeasance, inefficiency and neglect of duty. Congressman Synar filed […]

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Batson v. Kentucky

Following is the case brief for Batson v. Kentucky, Supreme Court of the United States, (1986) Case summary for Batson v. Kentucky: Batson, an African American was charged with burglary and receiving stolen property. The state used all their peremptory challenges to keep African Americans off the jury. Batson was convicted and claimed that the use of peremptory challenges based […]

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Smith v. Maryland

Following is the case brief for Smith v. Maryland, United States Supreme Court, (1978) Case summary for Smith v. Maryland: Smith was arrested and charged with robbing Patricia McDonough. Evidence, which was obtained by a pen registry absent a warrant, was introduced that Smith called McDonough from his home despite Smith’s objections. Smith appealed claiming he had an expectation of […]

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South Dakota v. Dole

Following is the case brief for South Dakota v. Dole, Supreme Court of the United States, (1987) Case summary for South Dakota v. Dole: A South Dakota state statute permitted the sale of beer containing up to 3.2 percent of alcohol to those 19 and older. Congress passed legislation limiting highway funding to states by five percent when states did […]

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Rochin v. California

Following is the case brief for Rochin v. California, Supreme Court of the United States, (1925) Case Summary for Rochin v. California: While searching Rochin’s home, officers asked what was in the capsules found by his nightstand. Rochin responded by swallowing the capsules. Officers arrested Rochin and had his stomach pumped against his will, yielding two pills which contained morphine. […]

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Salinas v. Texas

Following is the case brief for Salinas v. Texas, Supreme Court of the United States, (2013) Case summary for Salinas v. Texas: Salinas voluntarily went down to a police station regarding a murder, resulting in the death of two victims. Before being taken into custody or read his Miranda rights, Salinas answered several questions asked by police officers. When asked […]

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Shaffer v. Heitner

Following is the case brief for Shaffer v. Heitner, Supreme Court of the United States, (1977) Case Summary for Shaffer v. Heitner: Heitner brought a derivative suit against Greyhound Corp. in Delaware, over an alleged violation which took place in Oregon. A Delaware statute defined the property(stock) as being located in Delaware. Defendants filed a motion to quash the sequestration […]

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Pierson v. Post

Following is the case brief for Pierson v. Post, New York Court of Appeals, (1805) Case summary for Pierson v. Post: Post was a fox hunter in pursuit of a specific fox. Before Post was able to mortally injure or physically catch the fox, Pierson began to pursue and eventually catch the same fox. Post brought an action against Pierson […]

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