In re Norris

This is a motion by one James D. Norris to quash or modify a subpoena, issued by the District Attorney of New York County, requiring Norris to appear before a Grand Jury which is investigating the sport of boxing. The motion is based upon Norris’ claim (supported by certificates of a physician) that “ any unusual, physical, emotional or mental effort would be deleterious to petitioner’s health and possibly to his life ”.

The District Attorney takes the position that the Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to entertain this application. In the event that the court should hold to the contrary and…