McMillan v. Pennsylvania

477 U.S. 79 · Decided June 19, 1986 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

McMillan v. Pennsylvania was decided on June 19, 1986 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Due process, miscellaneous” in the Due Process area.

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Full case caption

McMillan et al. v. Pennsylvania

SCDB identifiers: case 1985-119, docket 1985-119-01.

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