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October Term 1977 · decided Jan 18, 1978

Bordenkircher, Penitentiary Superintendent v. Hayes

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  • Bordenkircher, Penitentiary Superintendent v. Hayes, OT 1977, January 18, 1978.
  • Citation: 434 U.S. 357.
  • Vote: 5 to 4.
  • Issue area: Criminal Procedure.

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Decided 1978-01-18 (October Term 1977). Citation: 434 U.S. 357. Vote: 5–4. Issue area: Criminal Procedure. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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