Wheeldin v. Wheeler

373 U.S. 647 (1963)

WHEELDIN ET AL.

v.

WHEELER.

No. 493.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued April 23, 1963.

Decided June 3, 1963.

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT.

A. L. Wirin argued the cause for petitioners. With him on the briefs were Fred Okrand and Nanette Dembitz.

Alan S. Rosenthal argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Cox, Acting Assistant Attorney General Guilfoyle and Mark R. Joelson.

Petitioner Dawson[1] was served with a subpoena to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee. He alleges that the…