Jeff Premo v. Randy Joseph Moore

562 U.S. 115 · Decided January 19, 2011 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Jeff Premo v. Randy Joseph Moore was decided on January 19, 2011 unanimously (8–0). 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 “Indigents, inadequate representation by counsel” in the Civil Rights area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Elena Kagan.

Full case caption

Jeff Premo, Superintendent, Oregon State Penitentiary, Petitioner v. Randy Joseph Moore

SCDB identifiers: case 2010-009, docket 2010-009-01.

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