County of Allegheny v. Frank Mashuda Co.

360 U.S. 185 (1959)

COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY

v.

FRANK MASHUDA CO. ET AL.

No. 347.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued April 2, 1959.

Decided June 8, 1959.

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

Philip Baskin argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief were Maurice Louik and Francis A. Barry.

Harold R. Schmidt argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were Don Rose and John L. Laubach, Jr.

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