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Chaisson et al. v. Southcoast Corporation et al.
350 U.S. 899·Supreme Court of the United States·1955
The Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Black are of the opinion that the case is not moot and would grant certiorari and hear argument.
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Opinion
No. 47,
Misc.
Chaisson et al. v. Southcoast Corporation et al.
The Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Black are of the opinion that the case is not moot and would grant certiorari and hear argument.
Joseph L. Rauh, Jr. and Daniel H. Pollitt for petitioners. Milton C. Denbo, Rufus G. Poole and Conrad Meyer III for respondents.
[MAJORITY — Per Curiam:]
On petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Louisiana.
Per Curiam:
The motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for writ of certiorari are granted. It appearing that the cause has become moot, the judgment of the Supreme Court of Louisiana is vacated and the cause is remanded for such proceedings as by that court may be deemed appropriate. Harris v. Battle, 348 U. S. 803.