Ford v. Wainwright
Supreme Court of the United States
1Opinion of the Court
477 U.S. 399 (1986)
FORD
v.
WAINWRIGHT, SECRETARY, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
No. 85-5542.
Supreme Court of United States.
Argued April 22, 1986
Decided June 26, 1986
CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT
Richard H. Burr III argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Richard L. Jorandby, Craig S. Barnard, and Laurin A. Wollan, Jr.
Joy B. Shearer, Assistant Attorney General of Florida, argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief was Jim Smith, Attorney General.[*]
2Judgment of the CourtJustice Marshall
For centuries no jurisdiction has countenanced the execution of the…
Also in this document: Concurring in the judgment; Concurring in part, dissenting in part; Dissent.
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