Legal Opinion
Morris v. Board of Estimate
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided May 16, 1983No. 1101, Docket 83-7007PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LASKER, District Judge.
This appeal presents the question whether the equal protection principle of one person, one vote is applicable to the election of members of the New York City Board of Estimate.
The Board of Estimate (“the Board”) is one of the governing bodies of New York City. It exercises a wide range of powers, including the power to negotiate and enter all contracts on behalf of the city; to approve or modify all zoning decisions for the city; to set tax abatements; and to determine the use and development of all property owned by the city. In addition, in conjunction with the City…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Reynolds v. SimsSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
- Avery v. Midland CountySupreme Court of the United States · 1968
- Mahan v. HowellSupreme Court of the United States · 1973
- Hadley v. Junior College District of Metropolitan Kansas CitySupreme Court of the United States · 1970
- Sailors v. Board of Ed. of Kent Cty.Supreme Court of the United States · 1967
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3Cited by8 opinions
- Morris v. Board of EstimateDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 1986
- Morris v. Board of EstimateDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 1984
- Morris v. Board of EstimateCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1987
- Morris v. The Board Of EstimateCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1983
- The League Of Women Voters Of Nassau County v. Nassau County Board Of SupervisorsCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1984
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