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United States v. Louisiana et al.
459 U.S. 963·Supreme Court of the United States·1982
Justice Marshall took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
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Opinion
No. 9,
Orig.
United States v. Louisiana et al.
[For earlier order herein, see, e. g., 457 U. S. 1115.]
[MAJORITY]
Petition of the Special Master, Walter P. Armstrong, Jr., for allowance of interim compensation and expenses, as set forth in the petition filed October 18, 1982, is granted, and it is ordered that the United States bear one-half the costs and the States of Mississippi and Alabama each bear one-quarter of the costs.
Justice Marshall took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.