Zobel v. Williams explained

Litigants:Zobel v. Williams
Decidedate:June 14
Decideyear:1982
Fullname:Zobel v. Williams
Usvol:457
Uspage:55
Holding:Distinguishing bounty benefits based on the length of time a person has resided in a state violates the Equal Protection Clause.
Majority:Burger
Dissent:Rehnquist
Lawsapplied:Equal Protection Clause

Zobel v. Williams, 457 U.S. 55 (1982), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court held that distinguishing bounty benefits based on the length of time a person has resided in a state violates the Equal Protection Clause.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lieberman, Jethro K. . A Practical Companion to the Constitution . 1999 . 71. Bounties.