Craig v. Harney

331 U.S. 367 (1947)

CRAIG ET AL.

v.

HARNEY, SHERIFF.

No. 241.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued January 9, 1947.

Decided May 19, 1947.

CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS OF TEXAS.

Marcellus G. Eckhardt and Ireland Graves argued the cause for petitioners. With them on the brief was Charles L. Black.

Jerry D'Unger argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was John S. McCampbell.

Elisha Hanson and Letitia Armistead filed a brief for the American Newspaper Publishers Association, as amicus curiae, urging reversal.

Opinion of the Court by MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS, announced by MR.…