What was the outcome of Snyder v Phelps?
What was the outcome of Snyder v Phelps?
In Snyder v. Phelps, 562 U.S. 443 (2011), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that the First Amendment prohibited the imposition of civil liability upon a church and its members who picketed the funeral of a slain Marine.
When was Snyder vs Phelps?
March 2, 2011
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What is the significance of Snyder v Phelps?
Snyder v. Phelps, 562 U.S. 443 (2011), is a landmark United States Supreme Court case where the Supreme Court ruled that speech on a matter of public concern, on a public street, cannot be the basis of liability for a tort of emotional distress, even in the circumstances that the speech is viewed or interpreted as “offensive” or “outrageous”.
What was the Supreme Court ruling in the case of Phelps v Phelps?
Phelps, 562 U.S. 443 (2011), is a landmark United States Supreme Court case where the Supreme Court ruled that speech on a matter of public concern, on a public street, cannot be the basis of liability for a tort of emotional distress, even in the circumstances that the speech is viewed or interpreted as “offensive” or “outrageous”.
What did the Phelps family say at Matthew Snyder’s funeral?
Phelps, two of his daughters, and four of his grandchildren picketed at the funeral of slain Marine Matthew Snyder, killed in the line of duty in Iraq. The Phelps clan conducted themselves peacefully and pursuant to police orders. However, their signs included messages, such as “God Hates Fags,” “Thank God for IEDs,” and “America is Doomed.”
What was the verdict in the Snyder v Church case?
In the federal district court, the jury awarded nearly $11 million to Snyder in a combination of compensatory damages, punitive damages, and special damages for causing emotional distress. The Church argued that the judge had improperly instructed the jury on First Amendment protections but was unsuccessful.
