Oyez: Amadeo v. Zant, 486 U.S. 214 (1988), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

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Amadeo v. Zant

Docket:	87-5277
Citation:	486 U.S. 214 (1988)
Petitioner:	Amadeo
Respondent:	Zant

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Argument:	Monday, March 28, 1988
Decision:	Tuesday, May 31, 1988
Issues:	Criminal Procedure, Habeas Corpus

Advocates

Susan V. Boleyn	(on behalf of the respondent)
Stephen B. Bright	(on behalf of the petitioner)

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Decision: 9 votes for Amadeo, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including Appellate Procedure (or relevant rules of a circuit court)

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