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Supreme Court of N.H. v. Piper
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| Supreme Court of N.H. v. Piper | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | 1985 |
Issues
What is the Constitutionality of state residency rules for lawyers?
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.
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