Sherbert v. Verner
Text
Holding
Free exercise clause forbids state to deny unemployment compensation to claimant discharged from a job that would require her to work on her Sabbath.
Citation
374 U.S. 398
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
Sherbert v. Verner, 125 S.E.2d 737 (S.C. 1962), rev'd, 374 U.S. 398 (1963)