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Bower, State Hospital Superintendent v. Vaughan et al., 1970 — 400 U.S. 884 · caselaw · US
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Bower, State Hospital Superintendent v. Vaughan et al.
400 U.S. 884·Supreme Court of the United States·1970
Mr. Justice Black, Mr. Justice Harlan, and Mr. Justice White are of the opinion that probable jurisdiction should be noted and case set for oral argument.
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No. 540.
Bower, State Hospital Superintendent v. Vaughan et al.
[MAJORITY]
Affirmed on appeal from D. C. Ariz. Motion of appellees for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted.
Mr. Justice Black, Mr. Justice Harlan, and Mr. Justice White are of the opinion that probable jurisdiction should be noted and case set for oral argument.