EASTERN AIR LINES v. MAHFOUD 474 U.S. 213 (1985)

United States Supreme Court

EASTERN AIR LINES v. MAHFOUD (1985)

No. 83-1807

Argued: January 15, 1985 Decided: December 10, 1985

729 F.2d 777, affirmed by an equally divided Court.

Richard M. Sharp reargued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Jeffrey C. Martin, Suzanne E. Meeker, Francis G. Weller, and Marc J. Yellin.

George E. Farrell reargued the cause and filed a brief for respondent. *

PER CURIAM.

The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.

JUSTICE BRENNAN took no part in the decision of this case.

[ Footnote * ] Juanita M. Madole and Donald W. Madole filed a brief for Dina Avecilla et al. as amici curiae urging affirmance. [474 U.S. 213, 214]

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