83-1274 METROPOLITAN LIFE v. WARD Argued 10/31/84
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CHAMBERS OF"
JUSTICE BYRON R. WHITE
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November 13, 1984
83-1274 -
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Ward
Dear Chief,
I first voted tentatively to affirm in
the above case, but after the discuss ion, I
passed. I now think it would be more
consistent with prior cases to reverse. That
is my vote.
Sincerely yours,
The Chief Justice
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CHAMI!IERS Of<
THE CHIEF .JUSTICE
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November 14, 1984 v Re: 83-1274 - Metropolitan Life Insurance Company v. Ward
MEMORANDUM TO THE CONFERENCE:
At Conference this case was "up in the air." All agreed it was a close case, and I voted to affirm but said I could "join 4 or 5" to reverse to get the issue settled. Byron passed but later voted to reverse. Harry changed f~ affirm to reverse. Lewis voted to reverse, tentatively; but since has become firm.
After further contemplation and study, my vote is to reverse and, hence, I assigned the case to Lewis who was "reverse" on equal protection grounds.
Regards,
CHAMBERS OF
JUSTICE SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR
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November 30, 1984
No. 83-1274 Metro. Life Ins. Co. v. Ward
Dear Lewis,
I shall be circulating a dissent in this case as soon as I can get around to it.
Sincerely,
Justice Powell
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JUSTICE JOHN PAUL STEVENS
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November 30, 1984
Re: 83-1274 - Metropolitan Life Insurance Company v. ward
Dear Lewis:
Please join me.
Respectfully,
;~ Justice Powell
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