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Johnson et al. v. Massachusetts, 1970 — 396 U.S. 1033 · caselaw · US
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Johnson et al. v. Massachusetts
396 U.S. 1033·Supreme Court of the United States·1970
Mr. Justice Black, Mr. Justice Douglas, and Mr. Justice Stewart are of the opinion that the application should be granted.
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Opinion
January 16, 1970
No. 458.
Johnson et al. v. Massachusetts,
Robert E. Smith for applicant.
[MAJORITY]
ante, p. 990. Application of Joseph M. Palladino, Sr., to stay effectiveness of order denying petition for certiorari as to him, presented to Mr. Justice Brennan, and by him referred to the Court, denied.
Mr. Justice Black, Mr. Justice Douglas, and Mr. Justice Stewart are of the opinion that the application should be granted.