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KAUFMAN v. UNITED STATES

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Case Basics

Docket No.

Petitioner

Kaufman

Respondent

United States

Decided By

Warren Court (1967-1969)

Opinion

394 U.S. 217 (1969)

Argued

Tuesday, November 19, 1968

Decided

Monday, March 24, 1969

Term:

1960-1969
- 1968

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for Kaufman, 3 vote(s) against
Legal provision: 28 USC 2241-2255 (habeas corpus)

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