Spomer, State'S Attorney of Alexander County, Illinois v. Littleton et al.
Decided January 15, 1974. Byron Raymond White delivered the opinion of the Court.
Docket 72-955 · 414 U.S. 514 (1974)
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Decided 9–0.
Majority · 9
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