Richard M. Cross v. Pelican Bay State Prison

526 U.S. 811 · Decided May 24, 1999 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Richard M. Cross v. Pelican Bay State Prison was decided on May 24, 1999 by a vote of 8–1. SCDB codes the disposition as “stay, petition, or motion granted.” The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Indigents, Supreme Court docketing fee” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Richard M. Cross v. Pelican Bay State Prison et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1998-064, docket 1998-064-01.

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