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Godfrey v. Georgia

Docket: 78-6899
Citation: 446 U.S. 420 (1980)
Petitioner: Godfrey
Respondent: Georgia

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, February 20, 1980
Decision: Monday, May 19, 1980
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Cruel and Unusual Punishment, Death Penalty

Advocates

John W. Dunsmore, Jr. (for Respondent)
J. Calloway Holmes, Jr. (for Petitioner)

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 Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Godfrey, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 8: Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Wrote a dissent
Burger
Voted with the majority, joined Marshall's concurrence
Brennan
Wrote the judgment of the Court
Stewart
Wrote a dissent
White
Wrote a special concurrence
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Judgment of the Court by Justice Potter Stewart

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