United States Reports Volume 499: Supreme Court Cases of 1991
The United States Reports serves as the official record of the rulings and opinions issued by the Supreme Court of the United States. Each volume captures a specific era of legal interpretation, shaping the landscape of American law through binding precedents. Volume 499 specifically documents a series of pivotal decisions handed down in 1991, covering a diverse array of legal disputes ranging from labor relations and civil rights to intellectual property and criminal procedure.
Navigating these records requires an understanding of legal citations—the standardized system used to identify specific cases. For example, a citation like "499 U.S. 1" indicates that the case begins on page 1 of volume 499 of the United States Reports.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Key Facts
- Volume Number: 499 of the United States Reports.
- Decision Year: All listed cases were decided in 1991.
- Scope: Includes 24 distinct cases ranging from civil disputes to federal criminal law.
- Legal Significance: Contains landmark rulings on copyright (Feist Publications) and forum selection (Carnival Cruise Lines).
Detailed Case Index
Volume 499 contains a broad spectrum of litigation. The cases listed below represent the official judicial output recorded in this volume, reflecting the Court's focus on administrative law, employment disputes, and constitutional protections during the 1991 term.
| Case Name | Citation | Year Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Pac. Mut. Life Ins. Co. v. Haslip | 499 U.S. 1 | 1991 |
| Air Line Pilots v. O'Neill | 499 U.S. 65 | 1991 |
| W. Va. Univ. Hospitals, Inc. v. Casey | 499 U.S. 83 | 1991 |
| Norfolk & W.R.R. Co. v. Train Dispatchers | 499 U.S. 117 | 1991 |
| Martin v. Occupational Safety & Health Review Comm'n | 499 U.S. 144 | 1991 |
| United States v. Smith | 499 U.S. 160 | 1991 |
| Automobile Workers v. Johnson Controls, Inc. | 499 U.S. 187 | 1991 |
| Salve Regina Coll. v. Russell | 499 U.S. 225 | 1991 |
| EEOC v. Arabian American Oil Co. | 499 U.S. 244 | 1991 |
| Arizona v. Fulminante | 499 U.S. 279 | 1991 |
| United States v. Gaubert | 499 U.S. 315 | 1991 |
| Feist Publications, Inc. v. Rural Tel. Serv. Co. | 499 U.S. 340 | 1991 |
| Columbia v. Omni Outdoor Advertising, Inc. | 499 U.S. 365 | 1991 |
| Powers v. Ohio | 499 U.S. 400 | 1991 |
| Kay v. Ehrler | 499 U.S. 432 | 1991 |
| Leathers v. Medlock | 499 U.S. 439 | 1991 |
| McCleskey v. Zant | 499 U.S. 467 | 1991 |
| Eastern Airlines, Inc. v. Floyd | 499 U.S. 530 | 1991 |
| Cottage Sav. Ass'n v. Comm'r | 499 U.S. 554 | 1991 |
| United States v. Centennial Sav. Bank FSB | 499 U.S. 573 | 1991 |
| Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. v. Shute | 499 U.S. 585 | 1991 |
| Am. Hosp. Ass'n v. NLRB | 499 U.S. 606 | 1991 |
| California v. Hodari D. | 499 U.S. 621 | 1991 |
| Cole v. Texas | 499 U.S. 1301 | 1991 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the United States Reports?
The United States Reports is the official record of the rulings, opinions, and orders of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Which year do the cases in Volume 499 pertain to?
All cases listed in Volume 499 were decided in 1991.
How many cases are documented in this specific volume?
There are 24 cases listed in Volume 499 of the United States Reports.
What does a citation like "499 U.S. 340" mean?
This citation indicates that the case (in this instance, Feist Publications, Inc. v. Rural Tel. Serv. Co.) can be found in volume 499 of the United States Reports, starting on page 340.
What types of legal issues are covered in Volume 499?
The volume covers a wide range of issues, including employment law (EEOC v. Arabian American Oil Co.), copyright law (Feist Publications), and criminal procedure (Arizona v. Fulminante).