BURNETTE ET AL.
v.
DAVIS ET AL.

U.S. | 1965-10-25
No. 241
Mr. Justice Fortas took no part in the consideration or decision of these cases.
382 U.S. 42 Supreme Court of the United States (1965) Caution
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Per_curiam
Per Curiam.

Per Curiam.

The motions to affirm are granted and the judgment is affirmed.

Mr. Justice Fortas took no part in the consideration or decision of these cases.


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