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Docket 04-7743

Howze v. Yarborough, Warden

The Court issued a summary disposition granting the petition for a writ of certiorari, vacating the lower court's judgment, and remanding the case for further consideration in light of a recent precedent.

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Decided
Decision released
Feb 22, 2005

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The Court issued a summary disposition granting the petition for a writ of certiorari, vacating the lower court's judgment, and remanding the case for further consideration in light of a recent precedent.

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Case Accepted
Arguments HeardUpcoming
Decision ReleasedFeb 22, 2005

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