Most Supreme Court rulings that were later overturned stood for fewer than 25 years
Number of U.S. Supreme Court decisions that were in place for __ before being overturned
Note: Duration is calculated using the calendar year of each decision, as opposed to the term year. Some cases have overturned multiple older rulings.
Source: Library of Congress and U.S. Supreme Court Database at Pennsylvania State University.
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Most Supreme Court rulings that were later overturned stood for fewer than 25 years
Number of U.S. Supreme Court decisions that were in place for __ before being overturned
| Years | Cases | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer than 25 years | 167 | 57% |
| 25-49 | 78 | 27% |
| 50-74 | 19 | 7% |
| 75-99 | 18 | 6% |
| 100+ | 10 | 3% |
Note: Duration is calculated using the calendar year of each decision, as opposed to the term year. Some cases have overturned multiple older rulings.
Source: Library of Congress and U.S. Supreme Court Database at Pennsylvania State University.
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