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Byrne, District Attorney of Suffolk County v. P. B. I. C., Inc., et al., 1970 — 398 U.S. 916 · caselaw · US
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Byrne, District Attorney of Suffolk County v. P. B. I. C., Inc., et al.
398 U.S. 916·Supreme Court of the United States·1970
The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Black, Mr. Justice Harlan, and Mr. Justice Stewart would grant the stay.
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Opinion
May 22, 1970
No. -.
Byrne, District Attorney of Suffolk County v. P. B. I. C., Inc., et al.
[For earlier order herein, see 397 U. S. 1082.]
[MAJORITY]
D. C. Mass. Application for stay denied by an equally divided court.
The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Black, Mr. Justice Harlan, and Mr. Justice Stewart would grant the stay.