''United States v. Sells Engineering, Inc.'', 463 U.S. 418 (1983), was a

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case concerning whether

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attorneys were required to show particularized need in order to obtain disclosure.

Opinion of the Court

In an opinion delivered by Justice Brennan, the Court decided in favor of Sells Engineering.

External links

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