BERKEMER v. McCARTY

No. 83-710.

468 U.S. 420 (1984)

BERKEMER, SHERIFF OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO v. McCARTY

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided July 2, 1984


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Alan C. Travis argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Stephen Michael Miller.

R. William Meeks argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Paul D. Cassidy, Lawrence Herman, and Joel A. Rosenfeld.*

Jacob D. Fuchsberg and Charles S. Sims filed a brief for the American Civil Liberties Union et al. as amici curiae urging affirmance.


JUSTICE MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court.

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