McKEE v. LIKINS

Nos. 46085, 46283.

261 N.W.2d 566 (1977)

Michael F. McKEE, Respondent-Appellant, v. Vera J. LIKINS, Appellant-Respondent, James W. Edmunds, et al., Defendants.

Supreme Court of Minnesota.

September 23, 1977.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Warren Spannaus, Atty. Gen., Thomas L. Fabel, Deputy Atty. Gen., Michael R. Saeger, Sp. Asst. Atty. Gen., St. Paul, for Vera Likins.

Briggs & Morgan and John R. Kenefick, St. Paul, for respondent-appellant.

Randall D. B. Tigue, Minn. Civil Liberties Union, Steven A. Grossman, Minneapolis, amicus curiae seeking reversal.

Considered and decided by the court en banc.


PER CURIAM.

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