Aikens v. California

406 U.S. 813 · Decided June 7, 1972 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Aikens v. California was decided on June 7, 1972 unanimously (9–0). 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 “Mootness” in the Judicial Power area.

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Aikens v. California

SCDB identifiers: case 1971-132, docket 1971-132-01.

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