Dougherty County Bd. of Ed. v. White

439 U.S. 32 (1978)

DOUGHERTY COUNTY, GEORGIA, BOARD OF EDUCATION ET AL.

v.

WHITE.

No. 77-120.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued October 2-3, 1978.

Decided November 28, 1978.

APPEAL FROM THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA.

Jesse W. Walters argued the cause and filed a brief for appellants.

John R. Myer argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief were Robert A. Murphy, William E. Caldwell, and Norman J. Chachkin.

Deputy Solicitor General Wallace argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging affirmance. On the brief were Solicitor General…