General
Spenkelink v. Wainwright, Secretary, Department of Offender Rehabilitation of Florida, et al.
442 U.S. 801·Supreme Court of the United States·1979
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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Opinion
May 24, 1979
No. A-1016.
Spenkelink v. Wainwright, Secretary, Department of Offender Rehabilitation of Florida, et al.
[MAJORITY]
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.