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Marks v. Florida, 1975 — 420 U.S. 959 · caselaw · US
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Marks v. Florida
420 U.S. 959·Supreme Court of the United States·1975
Mr. Justice Brennan, Mr. Justice Stewart, and Mr. Justice Marshall would grant the application.
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No. A-664.
Marks v. Florida.
[MAJORITY]
Sup. Ct. Fla. Application for stay of execution and enforcement of sentence, presented to Mr. Justice Douglas, and by him referred to the Court, denied.
Mr. Justice Brennan, Mr. Justice Stewart, and Mr. Justice Marshall would grant the application.