Taylor v. Hayes

418 U.S. 488 · Decided June 26, 1974 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Taylor v. Hayes was decided on June 26, 1974 by a vote of 8–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Byron R. White wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Due process, impartial decision maker” in the Due Process area.

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Taylor v. Hayes, Judge

SCDB identifiers: case 1973-166, docket 1973-166-01.

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