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Spenkelink v. Wainwright

442 U.S. 801 Court SCOTUS Decision date 1979-05-24 Docket No. A-1016 English

Judges Mr. Justice Brennan and Mr. Justice Marshall would grant the application for a stay of execution. Furthermore, they object because the Court announces its action without first affording them an opportunity to prepare, circulate, and file a statement in support of their view.

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p. 901
May 24, 1979
No. A-1016.
Spenkelink v. Wainwright, Secretary, Department of Offender Rehabilitation of Florida, et al.

C. A. 5th Cir. Application for stay of execution, presented to Mr. Justice Marshall, and by him referred to the Court, denied.

Mr. Justice Brennan and Mr. Justice Marshall would grant the application for a stay of execution. Furthermore, they object because the Court announces its action without first affording them an opportunity to prepare, circulate, and file a statement in support of their view.