Village of Scarsdale v. McCreary
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Issue
Holding
Accommodation of displaying a nativity scene, at no expense to city, is not a violation of establishment clause.
Citation
471 U.S. 83; affirming, by an equally divided Court, 739 F.2d 716 (2d Cir. 1984)
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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
McCreary v. Stone, 739 F.2d 716 (2d Cir. 1984), aff'd sub nom. Bd. of Trustees of Village of Scarsdale v. McCreary, 471 U.S. 83 (1985)