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Westby, Secretary, Department of Social Services of South Dakota, et al. v. Doe et al., 1977 — 433 U.S. 901 · caselaw · US
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Westby, Secretary, Department of Social Services of South Dakota, et al. v. Doe et al.
433 U.S. 901·Supreme Court of the United States·1977
Mr. Justice Brennan, Mr. Justice Marshall, and Mr. Justice Black-mun would affirm the judgment.
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Opinion
No. 75-813.
Westby, Secretary, Department of Social Services of South Dakota, et al. v. Doe et al.
[MAJORITY]
Appeal from D. C. S. D. Judgment vacated and case remanded for further consideration in light of Beal v. Doe, 432 U. S. 438 (1977), and Maher v. Roe, 432 U. S. 464 (1977).
Mr. Justice Brennan, Mr. Justice Marshall, and Mr. Justice Black-mun would affirm the judgment.