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SHELL OIL CO. v. DARTT, 1977 — 434 U.S. 99 · caselaw · US
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SHELL OIL CO. v. DARTT
434 U.S. 9954 L. Ed. 2d 270·Supreme Court of the United States·1977
Mr. Justice Stewart took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.
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Opinion
SHELL OIL CO. v. DARTT
No. 76-678.
Argued November 7, 1977
Decided November 29, 1977
Mary T. Matthies argued the cause for petitioner. With her on the briefs was Brynn F. Aurelius.
Jefferson G. Greer argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.
Jay S. Siegel, Frank C. Morris, Jr., Robert E. Williams, and Douglas S. McDowell filed a brief for the Equal Employment Advisory Council as amicus curiae urging reversal.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam.]
Per Curiam.
The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.
Mr. Justice Stewart took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.