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GREEN v. UNITED STATES

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Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Green

Respondent

United States

Decided By

Warren Court (1957-1958)

Opinion

355 U.S. 184 (1957)

Argued

Thursday, April 25, 1957

Reargued:

Tuesday, October 15, 1957

Decided

Monday, December 16, 1957

Term:

1950-1959
- 1956

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Argument

Green v. United States - Oral Argument

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Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Green, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: Double Jeopardy

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