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Estelle, Director, Texas Department of Corrections v. Bullard, 1982 — 458 U.S. 1120 · caselaw · US
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Estelle, Director, Texas Department of Corrections v. Bullard
458 U.S. 1120·Supreme Court of the United States·1982
Justice Brennan took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion.
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Opinion
No. 81-1774.
Estelle, Director, Texas Department of Corrections v. Bullard.
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C. A. 5th Cir. [Certiorari granted, 457 U. S. 1116.] Motion for appointment of counsel granted, and it is ordered that Kenneth E. Houp, Jr., Esquire, of Austin, Tex., be appointed to serve as counsel for respondent in this case.
Justice Brennan took no part in the consideration or decision of this motion.