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Texas v. New Mexico, 1980 — 444 U.S. 1064 · caselaw · US
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Texas v. New Mexico
444 U.S. 1064·Supreme Court of the United States·1980
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Opinion
No. 65,
Orig.
Texas v. New Mexico.
[MAJORITY]
Motion of New Mexico to strike response of the United States denied. Alternative request to file a reply granted. Objections to Report of the Special Master on the obligations of New Mexico to Texas under the Pecos River Compact set for oral argument in due course. [For earlier order herein, see, e. g., ante, p. 912.]