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Bullington v. Missouri

Docket: 79-6740
Citation: 451 U.S. 430 (1981)
Petitioner: Bullington
Respondent: Missouri

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, January 14, 1981
Decision: Monday, May 4, 1981
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Double Jeopardy

Advocates

James Cook (on behalf of the Respondent)
Richard H. Sindel (on behalf of the 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 Ideology)

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Decision: 5 votes for Bullington, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Double Jeopardy
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Wrote the majority opinion
Blackmun
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
White
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote a dissent
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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