Louise Harris v. Alabama

513 U.S. 504 · Decided February 22, 1995 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Louise Harris v. Alabama was decided on February 22, 1995 by a vote of 8–1. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Cruel and unusual punishment, death penalty” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Louise Harris v. Alabama

SCDB identifiers: case 1994-025, docket 1994-025-01.

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