STRAIT v. LAIRD

No. 71-83.

406 U.S. 341 (1972)

STRAIT v. LAIRD, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 22, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John T. Hansen argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Melvin L. Wulf, Michael N. Pollet, and Paul Halvonik.

Solicitor General Griswold argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were Assistant Attorney General Mardian, Wm. Terry Bray, and Robert L. Keuch.

Stanley F. Farrar filed a brief for the Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors et al. as amici curiae urging reversal.


MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS delivered the opinion of the Court.

Petitioner is an Army Reserve officer not on active duty. His active-duty obligations were deferred while he went to law school after graduating from college. During the period of deferment and at the time this action was commenced, his military records were kept at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. His nominal commanding officer was the Commanding Officer of the Reserve...

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