United States v. Agurs

427 U.S. 97 · Decided June 24, 1976 · Supreme Court of the United States

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United States v. Agurs was decided on June 24, 1976 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Due process, miscellaneous” in the Due Process area.

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United States v. Agurs

SCDB identifiers: case 1975-147, docket 1975-147-01.

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