Reed v. Reed (1971) Flashcards
1
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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
2
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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