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

CERTIORARI TO THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA

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.