Richardson v. Belcher

404 U.S. 78 (1971)

RICHARDSON, SECRETARY OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE

v.

BELCHER.

No. 70-53.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued October 13, 1971

Decided November 22, 1971

APPEAL FROM THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA.

Richard B. Stone argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Griswold, Assistant Attorney General Gray, and Kathryn H. Baldwin.

John Charles Harris argued the cause and filed a brief for appellee.

William E. Miller and Richard A. Whiting filed a brief for the American Mutual Insurance Alliance et al. as…