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First National Bank Trust Co. v. Berke

U.S.
Oct 2, 1978
439 U.S. 876 (1978)

Summary

holding that it is not unconstitutional to place the burden of proving self-defense on the defendant.

Summary of this case from Griffin v. Martin

Opinion

No. 77-1620.

October 2, 1978, OCTOBER TERM, 1978.


C.A. 7th Cir. Certiorari denied. MR. JUSTICE STEVENS took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition. Reported below: 570 F. 2d 187.


Summaries of

First National Bank Trust Co. v. Berke

U.S.
Oct 2, 1978
439 U.S. 876 (1978)

holding that it is not unconstitutional to place the burden of proving self-defense on the defendant.

Summary of this case from Griffin v. Martin

reversing summary judgment because of insufficient showing of prejudice

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observing that the "well-trodden trail illuminated by Chief Justice Warren in Brown Shoe . . . has led to a variety of destinations"

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Case details for

First National Bank Trust Co. v. Berke

Case Details

Full title:FIRST NATIONAL BANK TRUST COMPANY IN ALTON, EXECUTOR v. BERKE, RECEIVER

Court:U.S.

Date published: Oct 2, 1978

Citations

439 U.S. 876 (1978)

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