United States v. Hayman

342 U.S. 205 · Decided January 7, 1952 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Hayman was decided on January 7, 1952 unanimously (8–0). The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Habeas corpus” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Sherman Minton.

Full case caption

United States v. Hayman

SCDB identifiers: case 1951-024, docket 1951-024-01.

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