Martinez v. Bynum

461 U.S. 321 · Decided May 2, 1983 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Martinez v. Bynum was decided on May 2, 1983 by a vote of 8–1. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Residency requirements” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Martinez, as Next Friend of Morales v. Bynum, Texas Commissioner of Education, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1982-073, docket 1982-073-01.

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