Bradwell V. Illinois (1873)

Question 1

Bradwell V. Illinois (1873)
Facts

Answer 1

Application to practice law denied
She is a US and IL citizen and has met requirements
Would not imply that women have the right to vote

Question 2

Bradwell V. Illinois (1873)
Issue

Answer 2

Does the privileges and immunities clause include the right to practice law for women?

Question 3

Bradwell V. Illinois (1873)
Ruling

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Bradwell V. Illinois (1873)
Majority (miller)

Answer 4

Privileges and immunities does not extend
States set laws
Relies on slaughter house

Question 5

Bradwell V. Illinois (1873)
Concurring ( Bradley)

Answer 5

Wide difference under law between men and women
Role of women in fam and domestic realm
Cannot enter contracts without the husband’s consent