California v. Grace Brethren Church

457 U.S. 393 (1982)

CALIFORNIA ET AL.

v.

GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH ET AL.

No. 81-31.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued March 30, 1982.

Decided June 18, 1982.[*]

APPEAL FROM THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Harriet S. Shapiro argued the cause for the United States et al. in Nos. 81-228 and 81-455. With her on the briefs were Solicitor General Lee, Assistant Attorney General McGrath, Deputy Solicitor General Wallace, Mark C. Rutznick, and F. James Foley.

Jeffrey M. Vesely, Deputy Attorney General of California, argued the cause for appellants in No. 81-31. With him…