Melvin Tyler v. Burl Cain

533 U.S. 656 · Decided June 28, 2001 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Melvin Tyler v. Burl Cain was decided on June 28, 2001 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Habeas corpus” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Melvin Tyler v. Burl Cain, Warden

SCDB identifiers: case 2000-086, docket 2000-086-01.

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