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Dority et al. v. New Mexico ex rel. Bliss, State Engineer, 1951 — 341 U.S. 924 · caselaw · US
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Dority et al. v. New Mexico ex rel. Bliss, State Engineer
341 U.S. 924·Supreme Court of the United States·1951
Mr. Justice Reed and Mr. Justice Douglas are of the opinion probable jurisdiction should be noted.
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No. 670.
Dority et al. v. New Mexico ex rel. Bliss, State Engineer.
Caswell S. Neal for appellants. Joe L. Martinez, Attorney General of New Mexico, Joseph O. Walton, Special Assistant Attorney General, and Charles S. Rhyne for appellee.
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Appeal from the Supreme Court of New Mexico. Per Curiam: The motion to dismiss is granted and the appeal is dismissed for the want of a substantial federal question. California Oregon Power Co. v. Beaver Portland Cement Co., 295 U. S. 142.
Mr. Justice Reed and Mr. Justice Douglas are of the opinion probable jurisdiction should be noted.