Haley v. Ohio (No. 51-Oct. term, 1947)
Scope and Contents
This series contains copies of judicial opinions written by Burton, including several drafts with edits to language and content. Some are fragments. Also included is a conference list from 1945.
Dates
- Creation: 1945-1957, n.d.
Access Restrictions:
No restrictions.
Full Extent
From the Series: 0.4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Question of voluntariness of confession. Burton, J. dissenting; draft of dissent; fragments.
Court reverses conviction of 15-year-old Negro (sic) boy for murder on grounds that his confession was obtained under duress. Douglas, J.
Burton, J., joined by Vinson, C.J., Reed and Jackson, JJ., dissents on grounds that voluntariness of confession was question of fact to be determined by the jury and not to be overturned upon mere conjecture by the court.
Repository Details
Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository
