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California v. Nevada, 1978 — 438 U.S. 913 · caselaw · US
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California v. Nevada
438 U.S. 913·Supreme Court of the United States·1978
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Opinion
No. 73,
Orig.
California v. Nevada.
[MAJORITY]
Preliminary Report of Special Master received, ordered filed, and adopted by the Court. Accordingly, motion of California State Assemblyman Mike Cullen for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae, motion of the State of Nevada for leave to file an amended answer setting forth a counterclaim, and motion of the State of California for leave to file an amended complaint granted. [For earlier order herein, see 433 U. S. 918.]