Legal Case Summary

Vickers Jr v. Superintendent Graterford SCI


Date Argued: Tue Dec 06 2016
Case Number: 15-4012
Docket Number: 4549191
Judges:Not available
Duration: 45 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Vickers Jr. v. Superintendent Graterford SCI** **Docket Number:** 4549191 **Court:** [Specify the court, e.g., Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court] **Date:** [Insert date of opinion or ruling] **Background:** In the case of Vickers Jr. v. Superintendent Graterford SCI, the petitioner, [First Name] Vickers Jr., sought relief from the ruling of the Superintendent of the Graterford State Correctional Institution (SCI). The underlying matter involved issues related to [insert the core legal issues, such as conditions of confinement, parole eligibility, or other rights]. **Key Facts:** - Vickers Jr. was [provide relevant details about the petitioner, such as his status as an inmate, criminal charges, and sentence]. - [Include any significant facts regarding the conditions at Graterford SCI or actions taken by the Superintendent]. - Vickers Jr. filed a petition seeking [state the relief sought, such as an injunction, a hearing, or other judicial intervention]. **Legal Issues:** The case involved several legal issues, such as: 1. [Issue 1: e.g., whether the Superintendent has the authority to make certain decisions regarding inmate rights]. 2. [Issue 2: e.g., whether the conditions of confinement violated constitutional rights]. 3. [Additional issues as necessary]. **Court's Findings:** The court examined the facts and arguments presented by both Vickers Jr. and the Superintendent. Key findings included: - [Summarize the court’s analysis regarding each legal issue]. - The court noted that [insert findings related to inmate rights or conditions of confinement]. - [Discuss any precedents or statutes cited by the court]. **Conclusion:** The court ultimately ruled in favor of [petitioner/respondent], concluding that [provide the court's decision and rationale]. This case underscores [mention the broader implications of the ruling, such as its impact on inmate rights or corrections policy]. **Significance:** The Vickers Jr. v. Superintendent Graterford SCI case is significant because [explain the relevance of the case within the legal framework, potential for appeal, or influence on future cases regarding prison conditions or inmate rights]. [End of Summary] (Note: Please verify the specific details and legal context for accuracy, as this summary template may need modifications based on the actual case nuances.)

Vickers Jr v. Superintendent Graterford SCI


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