October Term 1977 · decided May 23, 1978
Vitek, Director, Department of Correctional Services, et al. v. Jones et al.
In plain language
- 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.
Recorded metadata
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.)
How each justice voted
Majority (8)
Dissent (1)
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