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United Steelworkers v. Weber

Citation: 440 U.S. 954Docket: No. 78-432; No. 78-435; No. 78-436

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; March 19, 1979; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Certiorari was granted by the 5th Circuit in case C.A. 439 U.S. 1045. Several motions for leave to file briefs as amici curiae were approved for the Pacific Legal Foundation, Washington Legal Foundation, Southeastern Legal Foundation, United States Justice Foundation, and Great Plains Legal Foundation. However, the motion from the Government Contract Employers Association to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae was denied. Justice Stevens did not participate in the consideration or decision regarding these motions.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Motion for Amicus Curiae Oral Argument Participation

Application: The motion by the Government Contract Employers Association to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae was denied by the Court.

Reasoning: However, the motion from the Government Contract Employers Association to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae was denied.

Grant of Certiorari

Application: The Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the decision from the 5th Circuit in case C.A. 439 U.S. 1045.

Reasoning: Certiorari was granted by the 5th Circuit in case C.A. 439 U.S. 1045.

Judicial Non-Participation

Application: Justice Stevens did not take part in the consideration or decision regarding these motions.

Reasoning: Justice Stevens did not participate in the consideration or decision regarding these motions.

Motions for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Briefs

Application: The Court approved several motions for leave to file briefs as amici curiae from various legal foundations.

Reasoning: Several motions for leave to file briefs as amici curiae were approved for the Pacific Legal Foundation, Washington Legal Foundation, Southeastern Legal Foundation, United States Justice Foundation, and Great Plains Legal Foundation.