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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