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Vannier v. Superior Court

California Supreme Court

Decided August 26, 1982No. L.A. 31418PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

BROUSSARD, J.

Petitioners Merrell and Francine Vannier seek writs of prohibition and mandate to compel respondent court to vacate an order directing them to appear as witnesses before the grand jury in Pinellas County, Florida.

A judge of the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, Florida, issued and filed material witness certificates for petitioners, California residents, seeking their appearance before the county grand jury on three specified days. The certificates were issued pursuant to Florida Statutes section 942.03, that state’s version of the Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of…

2Cases cited17 opinions

  1. Zablocki v. RedhailSupreme Court of the United States · 1978
  2. Gelbard v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  3. Blackmer v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1932
  4. Fair Political Practices Commission v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1979
  5. New York v. O'NEILLSupreme Court of the United States · 1959

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3Cited by14 opinions

  1. Tracy v. Superior CourtArizona Supreme Court · 1991
  2. People v. LopezCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1999
  3. In Re Francisco M.California Court of Appeal · 2001
  4. People v. JacintoCalifornia Supreme Court · 2010
  5. People v. Superior Court (Jans)California Court of Appeal · 1990

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