Terry v. Adams

345 U.S. 461 (1953)

TERRY ET AL.

v.

ADAMS ET AL.

No. 52.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued January 16, 1953.

Decided May 4, 1953.

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

J. Edwin Smith and James M. Nabrit argued the cause for petitioners. With Mr. Smith on the brief was Ira J. Allen.

Edgar E. Townes, Jr. and Clarence I. McFarlane argued the cause for respondents. With them on the brief was E. E. Townes.

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