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In re Spencer

U.S.
May 4, 1970
397 U.S. 817 (1970)

Opinion

ON APPEAL FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA

No. 513.

Argued April 28, 1970 Decided May 4, 1970

Affirmed by an equally divided Court.

Melvin L. Wulf argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs was Eleanor Holmes Norton.

Neil Dixon argued the cause for appellee, Williams, Judge. With him on the brief were Jack P. F. Gremillion, Attorney General of Louisiana, and Herschel M. Downs.


The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.


Summaries of

In re Spencer

U.S.
May 4, 1970
397 U.S. 817 (1970)
Case details for

In re Spencer

Case Details

Full title:IN RE SPENCER

Court:U.S.

Date published: May 4, 1970

Citations

397 U.S. 817 (1970)

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