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United States v. Nixon, President of the United States, et al.; Nixon, President of the United States v. United States, 1974 — 418 U.S. 822 · caselaw · US
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United States v. Nixon, President of the United States, et al.; Nixon, President of the United States v. United States
418 U.S. 822·Supreme Court of the United States·1974
Mr. Justice Rehnquist took no part in the consideration of this matter.
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Opinion
No. 73-1766.
No. 73-1834.
United States v. Nixon, President of the United States, et al. Nixon, President of the United States v. United States.
[MAJORITY]
[Certiorari granted, 417 U. S. 927]; and
Petition for certiorari before judgment by C. A. D. C. Cir. [Certiorari granted, 417 U. S. 960.] Consideration of motion of counsel for the President for disclosure and transmittal of grand jury matters deferred to hearing of cases on the merits.
Mr. Justice Rehnquist took no part in the consideration of this matter.