Oyez: Estelle v. Gamble, 429 U.S. 97 (1976), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

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Estelle v. Gamble

Docket:	75-929
Citation:	429 U.S. 97 (1976)
Petitioner:	Estelle
Respondent:	Gamble

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Abstract

Argument:	Tuesday, October 5, 1976
Oral Argument(1976-10-03):	Saturday, October 2, 1976
Decision:	Tuesday, November 30, 1976
Issues:	Criminal Procedure, Cruel and Unusual Punishment, Non-Death Penalty
Categories:	criminal, cruel and unusual punishment, eighth amendment, prison

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Question

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 8 votes for Estelle, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 8: Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Voted with the majority

Brennan

Wrote the majority opinion

Marshall

Wrote a dissent

Stevens

Voted with the majority

White

Voted with the majority

Stewart

Voted with the majority

Blackmun

Voted with the majority

Powell

Voted with the majority

Burger

Voted with the majority

Rehnquist

Full Opinion by Justice Thurgood Marshall

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