Arlan’s Department Store v. Kentucky
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Holding
Dismissed for lack of federal question; state court decision allowed to stand, upholding regulation that provided exemption from Sunday closing law only for those whose religion required rest on another day.
Citation
371 U.S. 218; letting stand 357 S.W.2d 708 (Ky. 1962)
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
Com. v. Arlan's Dept. Store of Louisville, 357 S.W.2d 708 (Ky. 1962)