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Emma Harris, Alias Emma R. Smith et al., Plaintiffs in Error and Petitioners, v. The United States of America; Della Bennett, Plaintiff in Error and Petitioner, v. The United States of America
225 U.S. 706·Supreme Court of the United States·1912
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Opinion
No. 1067.
and No. 1068.
Emma Harris, Alias Emma R. Smith et al., Plaintiffs in Error and Petitioners, v. The United States of America; Della Bennett, Plaintiff in Error and Petitioner, v. The United States of America.
May 13, 1912.
Mr. Max Levy for the plaintiffs in error and petitioners. The Attorney General, The Solicitor General and Mr. Assistant Atr tomey. General Harr for the defendant in error and respondent.
[MAJORITY]
Petitions for writs of certiorari; in these cases granted.