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Schlesinger v. Ballard
United States Supreme Court
419 U.S. 498 (1975)
- Written by Tammy Boggs, JD
Facts
As required by a statute applicable to male naval officers, Lieutenant Robert C. Ballard (plaintiff) was discharged from naval service after not being promoted, twice, to the rank of lieutenant commander. He had served in the navy for over nine years. Under a different separation statute applicable to female officers, women were entitled to 13 years of service before being discharged for lack of promotion to lieutenant commander. Ballard brought suit in federal court, claiming a violation of due process based on the statute’s unfairness. The trial court decided in Ballard’s favor, and the matter was appealed to the United States Supreme Court.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Stewart, J.)
Dissent (Brennan, J.)
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