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McGinnis, Correction Commissioner, et al. v. Royster et al., 1972 — 406 U.S. 955 · caselaw · US
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McGinnis, Correction Commissioner, et al. v. Royster et al.
406 U.S. 955·Supreme Court of the United States·1972
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No. 71-718.
McGinnis, Correction Commissioner, et al. v. Royster et al.
[MAJORITY]
Appeal from D. C. S. D. N. Y. [Probable jurisdiction noted, 405 U. S. 986.] Motion for appointment of counsel granted. It is ordered that James J. McDonough, Esquire, and Matthew Muraskin, Esquire, of Mineóla, New York, be, and they are hereby, appointed to serve as counsel for appellees in this case.