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Sloatman v. Gibbons et al., 1971 — 402 U.S. 939 · caselaw · US
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Sloatman v. Gibbons et al.
402 U.S. 939·Supreme Court of the United States·1971
Mr. Justice Douglas is of the opinion that judgment should be reversed. Boddie v. Connecticut, supra.
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Opinion
No. 5067.
Sloatman v. Gibbons et al.
For separate opinion of Black, J., see No. 5048, Meltzer v. LeCraw & Co., infra.
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Sup. Ct. Ariz. Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Certiorari granted, judgment vacated, and case remanded for reconsideration in light of this Court’s decision in Boddie v. Connecticut, 401 U. S. 371.
Mr. Justice Douglas is of the opinion that judgment should be reversed. Boddie v. Connecticut, supra.