Lehman v. Nakshian

453 U.S. 156 · Decided June 26, 1981 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Lehman v. Nakshian was decided on June 26, 1981 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Jury trial right” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Full case caption

Lehman, Secretary of the Navy v. Nakshian

SCDB identifiers: case 1980-138, docket 1980-138-01.

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