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Irvin v. Dowd

Docket: 63
Citation: 359 U.S. 394 (1959)
Petitioner: Irvin
Respondent: Dowd

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Abstract

Argument: Thursday, January 15, 1959
Decision: Monday, May 4, 1959
Issues: Judicial Power, Habeas Corpus

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Irvin, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 28 USC 2241-2255 (habeas corpus)
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority
Black
Wrote a dissent, joined Harlan's dissent
Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Clark
Wrote a dissent
Harlan
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Whittaker
Wrote a regular concurrence
Stewart
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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