The Oyez Project Virtual Tour of the Supreme Court Building

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, October 15, 1969
Reargument: Thursday, October 15, 1970
Decision: Tuesday, December 15, 1970
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Confrontation

Advocates

Not available

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

Sort by Seniority
(More information here)
Decision: 5 votes for Dutton, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Right to Confront and Cross-Examine, Compulsory Process
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Douglas
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Black
Wrote a special concurrence
Harlan
Wrote the judgment of the Court
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a regular concurrence
Blackmun
Voted with the majority, joined Blackmun's concurrence
Burger
Judgment of the Court by Justice Potter Stewart

Cite this page

The Oyez Project, Dutton v. Evans, 400 U.S. 74 (1970),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1969/1969_10/>
(last visited ).