Vladimir Zatko v. California

502 U.S. 16 · Decided November 4, 1991 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Vladimir Zatko v. California was decided on November 4, 1991 unanimously (8–0). SCDB codes the disposition as “petition denied or appeal dismissed.” The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Indigents, Supreme Court docketing fee” in the Civil Rights area.

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How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Clarence Thomas.

Full case caption

Vladimir Zatko v. California

SCDB identifiers: case 1991-003, docket 1991-003-01.

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