Bridge v. Lynaugh

Application for stay of execution of sentence of death, presented to Justice White, and by him referred to the Court, granted pending the timely filing and disposition by this Court of a petition for writ of certiorari. Should the petition for writ of certiorari be denied, this stay terminates automatically. In the event the petition for writ of certiorari is granted, this stay shall continue pending the sending down of the judgment of this Court.

The Chief Justice, Justice White, and Justice O’Connor would deny the application.

Case Details

Case Name: Bridge v. Lynaugh

Court Name: Supreme Court of the United States

Date Published: Sep 14, 1988

Citation: 487 U.S. 1260

Docket Number: No. A-215

Court Abbreviation: SCOTUS