United States v. Nixon
United States Supreme Court
418 U.S. 683, 94 S. Ct. 3090 (1974)

- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
President Nixon (defendant) was named as a coconspirator in various charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States. The United States District Court for the District of Columbia subpoenaed various tapes and documents relating to specific meetings in which Nixon was a participant. Nixon filed a formal claim of privilege and a motion to quash the subpoenas. The district court denied the motion. The United States Supreme Court granted certiorari.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Burger, C.J.)
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