Reed v. Reed (1971) Flashcards

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Reed v. Reed (1971)
Facts

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Dispute over who would administer son’s estate
State law: “males preferred to females”
When equal otherwise

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Reed v. Reed (1971)
Issue

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Does a state law which prefers males to females in estate administration violate the 14th amendment equal protection clause?

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Reed v. Reed (1971)
Ruling

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Yes

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Reed v. Reed (1971)
Majority (Unanimous - Burger)

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Not facially neutral
Reasonable, not arbitrary
Fair and substantial relation
State interest in reducing workload, but not enough
Similarly situated
Over broad – based on stereotypes

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