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Robert J. Sheran, Associate Justice 1963-1970, Chief Justice 1973-1981

Opinions by Robert J. Sheran

Summary of Opinions:

Total Opinions: 521
Majority Opinions: 472
Dissenting Opinions: 49

Memorable Opinion

State ex rel. Rasmussen v. Tahash, 141 N.W.2d 3 (Minn. 1965)
Landmark case setting forth the procedure for determining whether the state obtained evidence in violation of a criminal defendant's rights; this hearing and procedure is still known as a "Rasmussen hearing" today

Topical Summary of Decisions

Topical Summary of Decisions by Robert J. Sheran

State of the Judiciary Addresses

The State of the Judiciary, 1977 by Robert J. Sheran
Call Number: KFM5908 .S54 1977

Publication Date: 1977
State of the Judiciary Message by Robert J. Sheran
Call Number: KFM5908 .S5

Publication Date: 1981