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October Term 1972 · decided May 29, 1973

Cupp, Penitentiary Superintendent v. Murphy

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  • Cupp, Penitentiary Superintendent v. Murphy, OT 1972, May 29, 1973.
  • Citation: 412 U.S. 291.
  • Vote: 7 to 2.
  • Issue area: Criminal Procedure.

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Decided 1973-05-29 (October Term 1972). Citation: 412 U.S. 291. Vote: 7–2. Issue area: Criminal Procedure. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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Dissent (2)

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