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BOWEN v. UNITED STATES

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Case Basics

Docket No.

73-6848

Petitioner

Bowen

Respondent

United States

Decided By

Burger Court (1972-1975)

Opinion

422 U.S. 916 (1975)

Argued

Tuesday, February 18, 1975

Decided

Monday, June 30, 1975

Term:

1970-1979
- 1974

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

Decision: 5 votes for United States, 4 vote(s) against
Legal provision: retroactive application of a constitutional right

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