United States v. Von Neumann
Decided January 14, 1986. William Joseph Brennan Jr. delivered the opinion of the Court.
Docket 84-1144 · 474 U.S. 242 (1986) · Cited 116 times
Holding
On the record, the 36-day delay did not deprive respondent of property without due process of law.
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How the Justices voted
Decided 9–0.
Majority · 7
Concurring · 2
- John Paul Stevens · filed a concurring opinion
- Warren Earl Burger · filed a concurring opinion
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Precedents cited
Supreme Court decisions this opinion relies on, ordered by how often it cites each. Cases in our collection link through; others are named.
- Barker v. Wingo · 407 U.S. 514 (1972)
- United States v. Eight Thousand Eight Hundred & Fifty Dollars · 461 U.S. 555 (1983)
- Connecticut Board of Pardons v. Dumschat · 452 U.S. 458 (1981)
- One Lot Emerald Cut Stones and One Ring v. United States · 409 U.S. 232 (1972)
Cited by
Later Supreme Court opinions in our collection that cite this case.
- Culley v. Marshall · 601 U.S. 377 (2024)
- United States v. James Daniel Good Real Property · 510 U.S. 43 (1993)
- Alvarez v. Smith · 558 U.S. 87 (2009)
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