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October Term 1973 · decided Dec 4, 1973

Cupp, Penitentiary Superintendent v. Naughten

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  • Cupp, Penitentiary Superintendent v. Naughten, OT 1973, December 4, 1973.
  • Citation: 414 U.S. 141.
  • Vote: 6 to 3.
  • Issue area: Criminal Procedure.

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Decided 1973-12-04 (October Term 1973). Citation: 414 U.S. 141. Vote: 6–3. Issue area: Criminal Procedure. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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