Woods v. Stone

333 U.S. 472 (1948)

WOODS, HOUSING EXPEDITER,

v.

STONE.

No. 392.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued February 4, 1948.

Decided March 15, 1948.

CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT.

Stanley M. Silverberg argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Perlman, Irving M. Gruber and Ed Dupree.

James F. Brennan argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Carl M. Weideman.

Norma L. Comstock filed a brief, as amicus curiae, urging reversal.

Respondent Stone owned a house in Mooresville, Indiana which he rented to one Locke for $75 per…