Questions and Answers
Who was the petitioner?
Missouri ex rel. Lloyd Gaines
Who was the respondent?
S.W. Canada
Who was the Supreme Court Chief Justice?
Charles Evans Hughes
What is the background of the case?
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Did Gaines' denial of admission to the University of Missouri Law School violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?
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What was the conclusion of the court?
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Study Notes
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Lloyd Gaines, represented as Missouri ex rel. Gaines.
- Respondent: S.W. Canada, representing the University of Missouri.
Judicial Leadership
- Chief Justice: Charles Evans Hughes led the Supreme Court during this case.
Background Details
- Lloyd Gaines graduated from Lincoln University, a historically black university, in 1935.
- He applied to the University of Missouri Law School but was denied admission since the school did not accept black students.
- Gaines based his lawsuit on a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment, claiming discrimination in educational access.
Constitutional Inquiry
- Central question: Did the denial of Gaines' admission violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?
Court's Decision
- The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Gaines with a 7-2 vote.
- Chief Justice Hughes authored the court opinion.
- The ruling established that the state of Missouri, by creating Lincoln University for black students, acknowledged the necessity of equal educational opportunities.
- The court's decision deemed the denial of legal education to Gaines as unlawful discrimination, thereby failing to uphold the Equal Protection Clause.
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Test your knowledge of the landmark case Missouri ex rel. Gaines v. Canada. These flashcards cover key figures, including the petitioner and respondent, as well as important background information pertaining to the case. Perfect for law students or anyone interested in civil rights history.
