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Cabana v. Bullock

Docket: 84-1236
Citation: 474 U.S. 376 (1986)
Petitioner: Cabana
Respondent: Bullock

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, November 5, 1985
Decision: Wednesday, January 22, 1986
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Cruel and Unusual Punishment, Death Penalty

Advocates

Joseph T. Mc Laughlin (on behalf of the respondent)
Marvin L. White, Jr. (on behalf of the 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: 5 votes for Cabana, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 8: Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Wrote a regular concurrence
Burger
Wrote a dissent, joined Blackmun's dissent, joined Stevens' dissent
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
White
Voted with the minority, joined Blackmun's dissent
Marshall
Wrote a dissent
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Full Opinion by Justice Byron R. White

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available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1980-1989/1985/1985_84_1236/>
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