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Legal review · Links checked : the source is available · Scope & methodology

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authority type
case
jurisdiction
federal_nationwide
publication status
published_united_states_reports
precedential status
binding
decision or issuance date
1967-02-20
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 modules.

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Linked modules

Chapman v. California

Holding or rule used

Preserved constitutional trial error subject to harmlessness must be harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

Material limitation

Use only for the bounded proposition in the linked direct-review module; actual deadlines, records, issues, waivers, local rules, and circuit applications remain separate where identified.

Official source and pinpoints

386 U.S. 18 (1967), 386 U.S. 22–24: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-386/pdf/USREPORTS-386-18.pdf