Muller v. Oregon case brief summary
208 U.S. 412 (1908)
CASE FACTS
Appellant, the owner of a laundry, was convicted of allowing a female employee to work longer than the maximum permitted hours for women. Appellant contended that restricting the employment hours of females violated U.S. Constitutional Amendment XIV.
DISCUSSION
The United States Supreme Court affirmed, taking judicial notice of the historical belief that women required protective legislation.
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208 U.S. 412 (1908)
CASE SYNOPSIS
Appeal from a ruling of the Supreme
Court of Oregon upholding the constitutionality of state restrictions
on the working hours of females.CASE FACTS
Appellant, the owner of a laundry, was convicted of allowing a female employee to work longer than the maximum permitted hours for women. Appellant contended that restricting the employment hours of females violated U.S. Constitutional Amendment XIV.
DISCUSSION
- The Oregon Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of state restrictions on the working hours of females.
- The United States Supreme Court affirmed, taking judicial notice of the historical belief that women required protective legislation.
The United States Supreme Court affirmed, taking judicial notice of the historical belief that women required protective legislation.
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