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October Term 1980 · decided May 18, 1981

Estelle, Corrections Director v. Smith

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  • Estelle, Corrections Director v. Smith, OT 1980, May 18, 1981.
  • Citation: 451 U.S. 454.
  • Vote: 9 to 0.
  • Issue area: Criminal Procedure.

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Decided 1981-05-18 (October Term 1980). Citation: 451 U.S. 454. Vote: 9–0. Issue area: Criminal Procedure. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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