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White et al. v. Howard et al.
347 U.S. 910·Supreme Court of the United States·1954
Mr. Justice Black, Mr. Justice Reed, and Mr. Justice Douglas dissent. They would postpone the question of jurisdiction to the merits. The Chief Justice took no part in the consideration or disposition of this case.
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Opinion
No. 501.
White et al. v. Howard et al.
Lester E. Wills for appellants.
Perry W. Howard, Sr. for appellees.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam:]
Per Curiam:
The judgment is vacated and the cause is remanded to the District Court with instructions to dismiss the complaint.
Mr. Justice Black, Mr. Justice Reed, and Mr. Justice Douglas dissent. They would postpone the question of jurisdiction to the merits. The Chief Justice took no part in the consideration or disposition of this case.