Hamm v. Smith

604 U.S. 1 · Decided November 4, 2024 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Hamm v. Smith was decided on November 4, 2024 by a vote of 7–2. The Court vacated 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 “Cruel and unusual punishment, death penalty” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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• Supreme Court of the United States — docket 23-167

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Hamm v. Smith

SCDB identifiers: case 2024-066, docket 2024-066-01.

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