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October Term 1977 · decided May 23, 1978

Vitek, Director, Department of Correctional Services, et al. v. Jones et al.

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  • Vitek, Director, Department of Correctional Services v. Jones, OT 1977, May 23, 1978.
  • Citation: 436 U.S. 407.
  • Vote: 8 to 1.
  • Issue area: Judicial Power.

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Decided 1978-05-23 (October Term 1977). Citation: 436 U.S. 407. Vote: 8–1. Issue area: Judicial Power. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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