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Francis v. Franklin

Docket: 83-1590
Citation: 471 U.S. 307 (1985)
Petitioner: Francis
Respondent: Franklin

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, November 28, 1984
Decision: Monday, April 29, 1985
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Extra-Legal Jury Influences, Jury Instructions

Advocates

Susan V. Boleyn (on behalf of Petitioner)
Ronald J. Tabak (on behalf of Respondent)

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 Franklin, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Voted with the minority, joined Rehnquist's dissent
Burger
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote a dissent
Powell
Wrote a dissent
Rehnquist
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the minority, joined Rehnquist's dissent
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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