Before the Court
The Justices Weigh in During Oral Arguments
At 11:03 a.m. on December 5, 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for case number 99-1687, Gloria Bartnicki and Anthony F. Kane, Jr. v. Frederick W. Vopper, et al. At 12:01 p.m., arguments concluded and the case was submitted for judgment. Following are excerpts from the arguments of Jeremiah A. Collins, counsel of record for the Petitioners, and Lee Levine, counsel of record for the Respondents. Questions are presented from the nine Supreme Court justices. Argument on Behalf of Gloria Bartinicki and Anthony F. Kane, Jr.MR. COLLINS: In a society that values personal freedom and autonomy, there is…
