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Miller v. Pate, Warden, 1962 — 371 U.S. 898 · caselaw · US
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Miller v. Pate, Warden
371 U.S. 898·Supreme Court of the United States·1962
Mr. Justice Douglas is of the opinion that certiorari should be granted.
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Opinion
No. 247, Misc.
Miller v. Pate, Warden.
Mr. Justice Douglas is of the opinion that certiorari should be granted.
Donald Page Moore for petitioner.
William G. Clark, Attorney General of Illinois, and William C. Wines, Raymond S. Sarnow and A. Zola Groves, Assistant Attorneys General, for respondent.
[MAJORITY]
C. A. 7th Cir. Certiorari denied.