UNITED STATES v. MERZ

No. 65.

376 U.S. 192 (1964)

UNITED STATES v. MERZ ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided February 24, 1964.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Roger P. Marquis argued the cause for the United States in No. 65. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Cox and Raymond N. Zagone.

Denver W. Meacham argued the cause for respondents in No. 65. With him on the brief was William J. Holloway, Jr.

Forrest L. Champion, Jr. argued the cause for petitioners in No. 79. With him on the briefs were W. Lowrey Stone, Lowrey S. Stone and Jesse G. Bowles.

Harold S. Harrison argued the cause for the United States in No. 79. On the brief were Solicitor General Cox, Roger P. Marquis and Hugh Nugent.


MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS delivered the opinion of the Court.

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