AIKENS V. CALIFORNIA, 406 U. S. 813 (1972)

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U.S. Supreme Court

Aikens v. California, 406 U.S. 813 (1972)

Aikens v. California

No. 68-5027

Argued January 17, 1972

Decided June 7, 1972

406 U.S. 813

Syllabus

California Supreme Court decision invalidating death penalty under state constitution has mooted this case, where certiorari was granted to consider whether death penalty comports with Federal Constitution.

70 Cal.2d 369, 450 P.2d 258, certiorari dismissed.

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