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Block v. Rutherford

Docket: 83-317
Citation: 468 U.S. 576 (1984)
Petitioner: Block
Respondent: Rutherford

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, March 28, 1984
Decision: Tuesday, July 3, 1984
Issues: Due Process, Prisoners' Rights

Advocates

Alvin J. Bronstein (on behalf of Respondents)
Frederick R. Bennett (on behalf of Petitioners)

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 Block, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Wrote the majority opinion
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Marshall
Wrote a special concurrence
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger

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