Lynch v. Overholser

369 U.S. 705 (1962)

LYNCH

v.

OVERHOLSER, HOSPITAL SUPERINTENDENT.

No. 159.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued January 15, 1962.

Decided May 21, 1962.

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT.

Richard Arens argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Rufus King.

Assistant Attorney General Marshall argued the cause for respondent. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Cox, Richard J. Medalie, Harold H. Greene and David Rubin.

Briefs urging reversal were filed by Francis M. Shea and Lawrence Speiser for the American Civil Liberties…