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Embry et al. v. Allen et al., 1971 — 401 U.S. 989 · caselaw · US
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Embry et al. v. Allen et al.
401 U.S. 989·Supreme Court of the United States·1971
Mr. Justice Stewart and Mr. Justice Blackmun are of the opinion that certiorari should be granted, judgment vacated, and case remanded for reconsideration in fight of above-cited cases. Mr. Justice Douglas dissents from reversal.
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Opinion
No. 5539.
Embry et al. v. Allen et al.
[MAJORITY]
C. A. 5th
Cir. Motion of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Certiorari granted, and judgment reversed and remanded. Younger v. Harris, ante, p. 37; Samuels v. Mackell, and Fernandez v. Mackell, ante, p. 66.
Mr. Justice Stewart and Mr. Justice Blackmun are of the opinion that certiorari should be granted, judgment vacated, and case remanded for reconsideration in fight of above-cited cases. Mr. Justice Douglas dissents from reversal.