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Smith, Governor of Texas, et al. v. Garza et al., 1971 — 401 U.S. 1006 · caselaw · US
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Smith, Governor of Texas, et al. v. Garza et al.
401 U.S. 1006·Supreme Court of the United States·1971
Mr. Justice Douglas is of the opinion that judgment should be affirmed, being of the view that appeal is properly before this Court.
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Opinion
No. 1326.
Smith, Governor of Texas, et al. v. Garza et al.
[MAJORITY]
Appeal from D. C. W. D. Tex. Judgment vacated and case remanded so that the District Court may enter a fresh judgment from which a timely appeal may be taken to United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit if appellants so choose. Gunn v. University Committee to End the War in Vietnam, 399 U. S. 383 (1970).
Mr. Justice Douglas is of the opinion that judgment should be affirmed, being of the view that appeal is properly before this Court.