Paul Gregory House v. Ricky Bell

547 U.S. 518 · Decided June 12, 2006 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Paul Gregory House v. Ricky Bell was decided on June 12, 2006 by a vote of 5–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision 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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How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Samuel A. Alito Jr..

Full case caption

Paul Gregory House v. Ricky Bell, Warden

SCDB identifiers: case 2005-063, docket 2005-063-01.

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