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Peyton, Penitentiary Superintendent v. Coles, 1968 — 393 U.S. 849 · caselaw · US
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Peyton, Penitentiary Superintendent v. Coles
393 U.S. 849·Supreme Court of the United States·1968
Mr. Justice Douglas is of the opinion that certiorari should be granted.
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Opinion
No. 55.
Peyton, Penitentiary Superintendent v. Coles.
Robert Y. Button, Attorney General of Virginia, and Reno S. Harp III, Assistant Attorney General, for petitioner.
James R. Moore for respondent.
[MAJORITY]
C. A. 4th Cir. Motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Certiorari denied.
Mr. Justice Douglas is of the opinion that certiorari should be granted.