Legal Opinion
Farrey v. Sanderfoot
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided May 23, 1991No. 90-350PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court 1
500 U.S. 291 (1991)
FARREY, FKA SANDERFOOT
v.
SANDERFOOT.
No. 90-350.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Argued March 25, 1991.
Decided May 23, 1991.
CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT.
Brady C. Williamson argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Charles J. Hertel.
Harvey G. Samson argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.
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