McGowan v. Maryland
Issue
Holding
Upheld state law proscribing certain business and commercial activity on Sunday against establishment clause challenge.
Citation
366 U.S. 420
Year
Ratio
Library of Congress Link
Religious Tradition Involved
State/Territory of Origin
Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
Local / State / Federal Legislation
Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court
Penultimate court of appeals
Penultimate court opinion citation
McGowan v. State, 151 A.2d 156 (Md. 1959), aff'd sub nom. McGowan v. State of Md., 366 U.S. 420 (1961)