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Beggans v. Public Funds for Public Schools of New Jersey et al.; and Byrne, Governor of New Jersey, et al. v. Public Funds for Public Schools of New Jersey et al., 1979 — 442 U.S. 907 · caselaw · US
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Beggans v. Public Funds for Public Schools of New Jersey et al.; and Byrne, Governor of New Jersey, et al. v. Public Funds for Public Schools of New Jersey et al.
442 U.S. 907·Supreme Court of the United States·1979
The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice White, and Mr. Justice Rehnquist would note probable jurisdiction and set case for oral argument.
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Opinion
May 29, 1979
No. 78-1553.
No. 78-1556.
Beggans v. Public Funds for Public Schools of New Jersey et al.; and Byrne, Governor of New Jersey, et al. v. Public Funds for Public Schools of New Jersey et al.
[MAJORITY]
Affirmed on appeal from C. A. 3d Cir.
The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice White, and Mr. Justice Rehnquist would note probable jurisdiction and set case for oral argument.