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October Term 1976 · decided Apr 27, 1977

Bounds, Correction Commissioner, et al. v. Smith et al.

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  • Bounds, Correction Commissioner v. Smith, OT 1976, April 27, 1977.
  • Citation: 430 U.S. 817.
  • Vote: 6 to 3.
  • Issue area: Due Process.

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Decided 1977-04-27 (October Term 1976). Citation: 430 U.S. 817. Vote: 6–3. Issue area: Due Process. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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