United States v. Jeffers

342 U.S. 48 · Decided November 13, 1951 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

United States v. Jeffers was decided on November 13, 1951 by a vote of 6–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Tom C. Clark wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Search and seizure (general)” 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. Jeffers

SCDB identifiers: case 1951-008, docket 1951-008-01.

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