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October Term 1981 · decided Jan 25, 1982

Smith, Correctional Superintendent v. Phillips

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  • Smith, Correctional Superintendent v. Phillips, OT 1981, January 25, 1982.
  • Citation: 455 U.S. 209.
  • Vote: 6 to 3.
  • Issue area: Due Process.

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Decided 1982-01-25 (October Term 1981). Citation: 455 U.S. 209. Vote: 6–3. Issue area: Due Process. (Metadata from the Supreme Court Database.)

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