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Franklin v. Lynaugh

Docket: 87-5546
Citation: 487 U.S. 164 (1988)
Petitioner: Franklin
Respondent: Lynaugh

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, March 1, 1988
Decision: Wednesday, June 22, 1988
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Cruel and Unusual Punishment, Death Penalty

Advocates

Mark Stevens (on behalf of the Petitioners)
William C. Zapalac (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: 6 votes for Lynaugh, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Amendment 8: Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Brennan
Wrote the judgment of the Court
White
Voted with the minority, joined Stevens' dissent
Marshall
Voted with the majority, joined O'Connor's concurrence
Blackmun
Wrote a dissent
Stevens
Wrote a special concurrence
O'Connor
Voted with the majority
Scalia
Voted with the majority
Kennedy
Judgment of the Court by Justice Byron R. White

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