Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health
The Cruzan case divided the Supreme Court.  Five of the Supreme Court Justices (judges) wrote their own opinions about the case.p.28  Four disagreed with the decision the Court made.  However, the Court ruled, in a 5-4 vote, that the Supreme Court of Missouri made the right decision.  They ruled that Missouri did not violate the Constitution when it required 'clear and convincing evidence' that Nancy would have wanted her life support to be ended.