Oyez: Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335 (1980), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Cuyler v. Sullivan

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Wednesday, February 20, 1980
Decision:	Monday, May 12, 1980
Issues:	Criminal Procedure, Right to Counsel

Advocates

Marilyn J. Gelb	(on behalf of the respondent)
Steven H. Goldblatt	(on behalf of the Petitioner)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 8 votes for Cuyler, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 28 USC 2241-2255 (habeas corpus)

Burger

Brennan

Stewart

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

Full Opinion by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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