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Bailey v. Richardson et al., 1951 — 341 U.S. 918 · caselaw · US
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Bailey v. Richardson et al.
341 U.S. 91895 L. Ed. 2d 1352·Supreme Court of the United States·1951
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Opinion
April 30, 1951.
No. 49.
Bailey v. Richardson et al.
Argued October 11-12, 1950. Decided April 30, 1951.
Thurman Arnold and Paul A. Porter argued the cause for petitioner. With them on the brief were Abe Fortas and Milton V. Freeman. Solicitor General Perlman argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were Assistant Attorney General Morison, James L. Morrisson and Samuel D. Slade.
[MAJORITY]
Certiorari, 339 U. S. 977, to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Per Curiam: The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.
Mr. Justice Clark took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.