NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE v. BUTTON, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF VIRGINIA, et al.
Supreme Court Cases
371 U.S. 415 (1963)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether a Virginia barratry statute which banned the improper solicitation of any legal or professional business unconstitutionally burdened the First Amendment freedom of association rights of the petitioner and petitioners clients.
Action
Reversed. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- Henry T. Wickham View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Robert L. Carter View all cases
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