Arthur Calderon v. Thomas Thompson

523 U.S. 538 · Decided April 29, 1998 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Arthur Calderon v. Thomas Thompson was decided on April 29, 1998 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Habeas corpus” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Arthur Calderon, Warden v. Thomas Thompson

SCDB identifiers: case 1997-059, docket 1997-059-01.

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