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October Term 1975 · decided Jun 25, 1976

Meachum, Correctional Superintendent, et al. v. Fano et al.

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  • Meachum, Correctional Superintendent v. Fano, OT 1975, June 25, 1976.
  • Citation: 427 U.S. 215.
  • Vote: 6 to 3.
  • Issue area: Due Process.

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Decided 1976-06-25 (October Term 1975). Citation: 427 U.S. 215. Vote: 6–3. Issue area: Due Process. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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