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Costello v. United States

Docket: 72
Citation: 350 U.S. 359 (1956)
Petitioner: Costello
Respondent: United States

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, January 16, 1956
Decision: Monday, March 5, 1956
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Extra-Legal Jury Influences, Prejudicial Statements or Evidence

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 7 votes for United States, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Grand Jury
Did not participate
Clark
Did not participate
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Warren
Wrote the majority opinion
Black
Voted with the majority
Reed
Voted with the majority
Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Wrote a special concurrence
Burton
Voted with the majority
Minton
Full Opinion by Justice Hugo L. Black

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