Legal Opinion

Watt v. Western Nuclear, Inc.

Supreme Court of the United States

Decided June 6, 1983No. 81-1686Published

1Opinion of the Court 1

462 U.S. 36 (1983)

WATT, SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, ET AL.

v.

WESTERN NUCLEAR, INC.

No. 81-1686.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued January 17, 1983

Decided June 6, 1983

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

John H. Garvey argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs were Assistant Attorney General Dinkins, Deputy Solicitor General Claiborne, and Robert L. Klarquist.

Harley W. Shaver argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was John H. Licht.[*]

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3Cases cited52 opinions

  1. Lorillard v. PonsSupreme Court of the United States · 1978
  2. Watt v. AlaskaSupreme Court of the United States · 1981
  3. Securities & Exchange Commission v. C. M. Joiner Leasing Corp.Supreme Court of the United States · 1943
  4. Mastro Plastics Corp. v. National Labor Relations BoardSupreme Court of the United States · 1956
  5. Griffiths v. CommissionerSupreme Court of the United States · 1939

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