Fay v. New York

332 U.S. 261 · Decided June 23, 1947 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Fay v. New York was decided on June 23, 1947 by a vote of 5–4. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Robert H. Jackson wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Extra-legal jury influences, miscellaneous” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Fay v. New York

SCDB identifiers: case 1946-138, docket 1946-138-01.

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