Williams v. Johnson

573 U.S. 773 · Decided July 1, 2014 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Williams v. Johnson was decided on July 1, 2014 unanimously (9–0). 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 “Extra-legal jury influences, miscellaneous” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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Williams v. Johnson

SCDB identifiers: case 2013-072, docket 2013-072-01.

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