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Alcorta v. Texas

Docket: 139
Citation: 355 U.S. 28 (1957)
Petitioner: Alcorta
Respondent: Texas

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, October 23, 1957
Decision: Tuesday, November 12, 1957
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: 9 votes for Alcorta, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority
Black
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Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Burton
Voted with the majority
Clark
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Whittaker
Per Curiam with Argument

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