Cornelius v. Nutt

472 U.S. 648 (1985)

CORNELIUS, ACTING DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

v.

NUTT ET AL.

No. 83-1673.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued January 7, 1985

Decided June 24, 1985

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT

Charles A. Rothfeld argued the cause pro hac vice for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Lee, Acting Assistant Attorney General Willard, Deputy Solicitor General Geller, David M. Cohen, and George M. Beasley III.

Charles A. Hobbie argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief was Mark D. Roth.[*]

Under the Civil…