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authority type

case

jurisdiction

federal_nationwide

publication status

published_united_states_reports

precedential status

binding

decision or issuance date

1979-06-28

subsequent history

Official source reviewed through 2026-08-25.

negative treatment status

Official primary sources checked through 2026-08-25; comprehensive commercial citator not run.

material limitations

Use only for the bounded propositions and limitations stated in the linked canonical module.

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Linked modules

• Rule 29, Mistrial, Verdict, and Juror Misconduct