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Watkins v. Sowders

Docket: 79-5949
Citation: 449 U.S. 341 (1981)
Petitioner: Watkins
Respondent: Sowders
Consolidated: No. 79-5951

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Monday, November 10, 1980
Decision: Tuesday, January 13, 1981
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Line-Up

Advocates

Victor Fox (on behalf of the Respondent)
Frank W. Heft, Jr. (on behalf of the Petitioners)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 7 votes for Sowders, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Voted with the majority
Burger
Wrote a dissent
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the minority, joined Brennan's dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Potter Stewart

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