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Boyd v. Dutton

Docket: 70-5075
Citation: 405 U.S. 1 (1972)
Petitioner: Boyd
Respondent: Dutton

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Abstract

Decision: Tuesday, February 22, 1972
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Habeas Corpus

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Boyd, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 28 USC 2241-2255 (habeas corpus)
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent, joined Powell's dissent
Burger
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote a dissent
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Wrote a regular concurrence
Blackmun
Wrote a dissent
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Rehnquist
Per Curiam without Argument

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