North v. Russell

427 U.S. 328 · Decided June 25, 1976 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

North v. Russell was decided on June 25, 1976 by a vote of 6–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Due process, miscellaneous” in the Due Process area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: John Paul Stevens.

Full case caption

North v. Russell et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1975-157, docket 1975-157-01.

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