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Franks et al. v. Bowman Transportation Co., Inc., et al.
423 U.S. 814·Supreme Court of the United States·1975
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Opinion
No. 74-728.
Franks et al. v. Bowman Transportation Co., Inc., et al.
[MAJORITY]
C. A. 5th Cir. [Certiorari granted, 420 U. S. 989.] Consideration of suggestion of mootness deferred to hearing of case on the merits. Motion of Local 862, United Automobile Workers, for leave to file brief as amicus curiae granted, and motion for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae denied.