Narrative Opinion Summary
The Supreme Court of the United States vacated the judgment in the case of School District of Abington Township, Pennsylvania, et al. v. Edward Lewis Schempp et al., remanding it to the District Court for further proceedings. This action is in light of Act No. 700 of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, which was passed in 1959 and approved by the Governor on December 17, 1959. The decision indicates a legal reassessment based on new legislative developments relevant to the case.
Legal Issues Addressed
Impact of New Legislation on Judicial Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court recognized that the newly enacted Act No. 700 by the Pennsylvania General Assembly could affect the legal context of the case, necessitating a reevaluation of previous findings.
Reasoning: This action is in light of Act No. 700 of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, which was passed in 1959 and approved by the Governor on December 17, 1959.
Vacatur and Remand for Further Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court vacated the previous judgment and remanded the case to the District Court for additional consideration, acknowledging the potential impact of recent legislative changes.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court of the United States vacated the judgment in the case of School District of Abington Township, Pennsylvania, et al. v. Edward Lewis Schempp et al., remanding it to the District Court for further proceedings.