Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton are related but distinct Supreme Court cases. Roe v. Wade, decided in 1973, established a woman's legal right to have an abortion under the right to privacy, while Doe v. Bolton, also decided in 1973, clarified the definition of "health" in the context of abortion, allowing broader circumstances under which a woman could seek the procedure. Together, they shaped the legal landscape of abortion rights in the United States, but they address different aspects of abortion law.
"Roe" was Norma McCorvey. "Wade" was the DA of Dallas County, Texas. Roe is often used in the same way as Doe, as in John Doe, in lawsuits when the individuals identity is to be protected from the media. For some reason after Doe, the next named used is Roe.ROE ET AL. v. WADE, DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF DALLAS COUNTY is the longer title. The case in the Texas court was named Jane ROE, Plaintiff, v. Henry WADE, Defendant, v. James Hubert HALLFORD, M.D., Intervenor. John DOE and Mary Doe, Plaintiffs, v. Henry WADE, Defendant.
Same as Roe v Wade, 7-2. They were both done at the same time.
plaintiffs in roe vs. wade These are not their real names. John & Jane [ or Mary Doe ] are used to protect people's privacy , and are often used when real names are not wishing to be disclosed.
Roe did.
Doe v Bolton. It allowed abortion for the life or health of the mother. Health was defined so vaguely that abortion is legal up until birth in all 50 US states if a doctor approves it and claims the reason is health-related.
Roe v. Wade, 410 US 113 (1973)
Wade represented the state of Texas and Roe did not try to sue, she did sue.
Roe v. Wade was a civil case; no crime was committed.
The US Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Roe vs. Wade.
Henry B. Wade, A Dallas County Attorney.
Norman McCorvey (Jane Roe)
Norman McCorvey (Jane Roe)