Bradfield v. Roberts

Text

Holding

Upheld, against establishment clause challenge, the allocation and distribution of federal funds to build religious hospital.

Citation

175 U.S. 291

Year

Ratio

Author

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

Dissent Author(s)

Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court

Penultimate court of appeals

Penultimate court opinion citation

Roberts v. Bradfield, 12 App. D.C. 453 (D.C. Cir. 1898), aff'd, 175 U.S. 291 (1899)

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