GENERAL FINANCE CORP.
v.
ARCHETTO

U.S. | 1962-04-16
No. 705
Mr. Justice Black is of the opinion that probable jurisdiction should be noted., Mr. Justice Frankfurter and Mr. Justice White took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.
369 U.S. 423 Supreme Court of the United States (1962) Positive Treatment
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Per_curiam
Per Curiam.

Per Curiam.

The motion to dismiss is granted and the appeal is dismissed for want of a substantial federal question.

Mr. Justice Black is of the opinion that probable jurisdiction should be noted.

Mr. Justice Frankfurter and Mr. Justice White took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.

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