Aaron Lindh v. James P. Murphy

521 U.S. 320 · Decided June 23, 1997 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Aaron Lindh v. James P. Murphy was decided on June 23, 1997 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice David H. Souter wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Habeas corpus” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Aaron Lindh v. James P. Murphy, Warden

SCDB identifiers: case 1996-082, docket 1996-082-01.

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