Michael Wayne Williams v. John Taylor

529 U.S. 420 · Decided April 18, 2000 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Michael Wayne Williams v. John Taylor was decided on April 18, 2000 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision in part, reversed or vacated it in part, and remanded the case. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Habeas corpus” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Michael Wayne Williams v. John Taylor, Warden

SCDB identifiers: case 1999-050, docket 1999-050-01.

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