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Triangle Improvement Council et al. v. Ritchie, Commissioner, State Road Commission of West Virginia, et al., 1971 — 401 U.S. 932 · caselaw · US
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Triangle Improvement Council et al. v. Ritchie, Commissioner, State Road Commission of West Virginia, et al.
401 U.S. 932·Supreme Court of the United States·1971
Mr. Justice Douglas and Mr. Justice Brennan are of the opinion that the motion should be granted.
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No. 712.
Triangle Improvement Council et al. v. Ritchie, Commissioner, State Road Commission of West Virginia, et al.
[MAJORITY]
C. A. 4th Cir. [Certiorari granted, 400 U. S. 963.] Motion for injunction presented to The Chief Justice, and by him referred to the Court, denied.
Mr. Justice Douglas and Mr. Justice Brennan are of the opinion that the motion should be granted.