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Bounds v. Smith

Docket: 75-915
Citation: 430 U.S. 817 (1977)
Petitioner: Bounds
Respondent: Smith

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, November 1, 1976
Decision: Wednesday, April 27, 1977
Issues: Due Process, Prisoners' Rights

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Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 6 votes for Smith, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote a regular concurrence
Powell
Wrote a dissent, joined Stewart's dissent, joined Rehnquist's dissent
Burger
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice Thurgood Marshall

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