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Crist, Warden, et al. v. Cline et al., 1977 — 431 U.S. 963 · caselaw · US
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Crist, Warden, et al. v. Cline et al.
431 U.S. 963·Supreme Court of the United States·1977
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No. 76-1200.
Crist, Warden, et al. v. Cline et al.
[MAJORITY]
Appeal from C. A. 9th Cir. [Probable jurisdiction postponed, 430 U. S. 982.] Motion of appellees for divided argument granted. Motion of appellee Cline for appointment of counsel granted, and it is ordered that W. William Leaphart, Esquire, of Helena, Mont., is appointed to serve as counsel for appellee Cline in this case. Motion of appellee Bretz for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted.