Edward Soldal v. Cook County

506 U.S. 56 · Decided December 8, 1992 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Edward Soldal v. Cook County was decided on December 8, 1992 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Byron R. White wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Search and seizure (general)” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Full case caption

Edward Soldal, et Ux. v. Cook County, Illinois et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1992-007, docket 1992-007-01.

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