City of Indianapolis v. James Edmond

531 U.S. 32 · Decided November 28, 2000 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

City of Indianapolis v. James Edmond was decided on November 28, 2000 by a vote of 6–3. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Search and seizure, vehicles” in the Criminal Procedure area. SCDB records that the Court declared a municipal or other local ordinance unconstitutional.

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Full case caption

City of Indianapolis, et al. v. James Edmond et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2000-005, docket 2000-005-01.

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