· 4/18/1983
Spalding Et Al. v. Aiken
Citations
- 460 U.S. 1093
- 103 S. Ct. 1795
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- Allowing for summary dismissal of delayed habeas petitions, stating “The privileges of the writ of habeas corpus are not unlimited. Rather, the doctrine of laches should apply to habeas actions as it applies to other actions for relief.”
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Judges: Blackmun, Burger
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