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Vermont v. New York et al.
419 U.S. 961·Supreme Court of the United States·1974
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Opinion
No. 50,
Orig.
Vermont v. New York et al.
[MAJORITY]
It is ordered by this Court that the Honorable R. Ammi Cutter be, and he is hereby, awarded the sum of $50,000 as compensation for his services as Special Master in this case, and that his disbursements totaling $5,150 be allowed. It is further ordered that the fee and disbursements be paid by the parties in the following amounts: $20,000 by the State of Vermont and $35,150 by the International Paper Co. It is further ordered that the Special Master is hereby discharged. [See 417 U. S. 270.]