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Supreme Court of N.H. v. Piper | |
Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
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Citation | |
Date decided | 1985 |
Appealed from | New Hampshire Supreme Court |
Facts
Kathryn Piper (plaintiff) lived in Vermont. Piper was 400 yards from the Vermont border with New Hampshire.
Issues
What is the Constitutionality of state residency rules for lawyers?
Arguments
A State shouldn't interfere with the ability of out-of-state residents to earn a livelihood.
Holding
A New Hampshire law making state residency a requirement for admission to the law bar in invalid.
Reasons
Article 4, Section 2, Clause 1: Privileges and Immunities, requires every State to treat non-state residents without discrimination in the area of economic activity.