Legal Opinion
Waller v. Florida
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided April 6, 1970No. 24PublishedCited by 650 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Burger
We granted the writ in this case to review a narrow question which can best be treated on the basis of the facts as stated by the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, and the holding of that court. Petitioner was one of a number of persons who removed a canvas mural which was affixed to a wall inside the City Hall of St. Petersburg, Florida. After the mural was removed, the petitioner and others carried it through the streets of St. Petersburg until they were confronted by police officers. After a scuffle, the officers recovered the mural, but in a damaged condition.
The…
2Cases cited34 opinions
- North Carolina v. PearceSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
- Benton v. MarylandSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
- Reynolds v. SimsSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
- Palko v. ConnecticutSupreme Court of the United States · 1937
- Bartkus v. IllinoisSupreme Court of the United States · 1959
29 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by650 opinions
- Teague v. LaneSupreme Court of the United States · 1989
- Brown v. OhioSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
- United States v. WheelerSupreme Court of the United States · 1978
- Price v. GeorgiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
- Jeffers v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
645 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.