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Epstein v. Goodman

U.S.
Feb 26, 1979
440 U.S. 939 (1979)

Summary

affirming judge's declaration of mistrial because presiding judge was ill and no other judge could take case — judge's concern that jury might be subject to pressure to decide case expeditiously supported declaration of mistrial

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Opinion

No. 78-1030.

February 26, 1979.


C.A. 7th Cir. Certiorari denied. MR. JUSTICE STEVENS took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition. Reported below: 582 F. 2d 388.


Summaries of

Epstein v. Goodman

U.S.
Feb 26, 1979
440 U.S. 939 (1979)

affirming judge's declaration of mistrial because presiding judge was ill and no other judge could take case — judge's concern that jury might be subject to pressure to decide case expeditiously supported declaration of mistrial

Summary of this case from United States v. Glover
Case details for

Epstein v. Goodman

Case Details

Full title:EPSTEIN ET AL. v. GOODMAN ET AL

Court:U.S.

Date published: Feb 26, 1979

Citations

440 U.S. 939 (1979)

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