Bushnell v. Ellis

366 U.S. 418 · Decided May 22, 1961 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Bushnell v. Ellis was decided on May 22, 1961 by a vote of 5–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Subconstitutional fair procedure, evidence presentation or sufficiency” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Potter Stewart.

Full case caption

Bushnell v. Ellis, Corrections Director

SCDB identifiers: case 1960-101, docket 1960-101-01.

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