Yuan Jen Cuk v. Lackner

A three-judge district court was convened in 1972 to decide the constitutionality of California’s statutory eligibility requirements for certain state medical payments (Medi-Cal). In a written opinion filed June 29, 1972, the court held the challenged statute unconstitutional. The opinion then said the enforcement of the statute should be enjoined, and directed the originating judge to prepare supplemental orders to fashion certain affirmative relief which the three-judge court deemed appropriate.

This appeal challenges the single-judge order which spelled out the affirmative relief, primarily…