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Enmund v. Florida

Docket: 81-5321
Citation: 458 U.S. 782 (1982)
Petitioner: Enmund
Respondent: Florida

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, March 23, 1982
Decision: Friday, July 2, 1982
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Cruel and Unusual Punishment, Death Penalty
Categories: capital punishment, criminal, cruel and unusual punishment, eighth amendment

Advocates

Lawrence A. Kaden (on behalf of the Respondent (Pro hac vice))
James S. Liebman (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 Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Enmund, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 8: Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Voted with the minority, joined O'Connor's dissent
Burger
Wrote a regular concurrence
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Voted with the minority, joined O'Connor's dissent
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined O'Connor's dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Wrote a dissent
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Byron R. White

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