Whitmore v. Arkansas

495 U.S. 149 · Decided April 24, 1990 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Whitmore v. Arkansas was decided on April 24, 1990 by a vote of 7–2. SCDB codes the disposition as “petition denied or appeal dismissed.” Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Standing, personal injury” in the Judicial Power area.

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Whitmore, Individually and as Next Friend of Simmons v. Arkansas et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1989-069, docket 1989-069-01.

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