Follett v. Town of McCormick


Follett v. Town of McCormick
the Supreme Court of the United States
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Follett v. Town of McCormick, 321 U.S. 573 (1944), was a case in which the Supreme Court of the United States held that people who earn their living by selling or distributing religious materials should not be required to pay the same licensing fees and taxes as those who sell or distribute non-religious materials.

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321 U.S. 573

Follett  v.  Town of McCormick

 Argued: Feb. 11, 1944. --- Decided: March 27, 1944

Appeal from the Supreme Court of the State of South Carolina.

Mr. Hayden, C. Covington, of Brooklyn, N.Y., for appellant.

Messrs. J. Fred Buzhardt, of McCormick, S.C., and Jeff D. Griffith, of Saluda, S.C., for appellee.

Mr. Justice DOUGLAS delivered the opinion of the Court.

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