Linda Metrish v. Burt Lancaster

569 U.S. 351 · Decided May 20, 2013 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Linda Metrish v. Burt Lancaster was decided on May 20, 2013 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Habeas corpus” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Linda Metrish, Warden, Petitioner v. Burt Lancaster

SCDB identifiers: case 2012-046, docket 2012-046-01.

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