Narrative Opinion Summary
The Supreme Court of the United States, in the case of Lorenzo Willis v. Prudential Insurance Company of America (No. 70-5344), affirmed the judgment of the Supreme Court of Georgia by an equally divided Court on March 20, 1972. The case involved a writ of certiorari, with E. Freeman Leverett representing the petitioner and A. Felton Jenkins, Jr. representing the respondent. Notably, Justice Powell did not participate in the case's consideration or decision.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation by an Equally Divided Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The judgment from the lower court is affirmed when the Supreme Court is equally divided in its decision.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court of the United States, in the case of Lorenzo Willis v. Prudential Insurance Company of America (No. 70-5344), affirmed the judgment of the Supreme Court of Georgia by an equally divided Court on March 20, 1972.
Participation of Justicessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: A Justice's non-participation in a case impacts the Court's decision-making process, potentially leading to an equally divided Court.
Reasoning: Notably, Justice Powell did not participate in the case's consideration or decision.