United States v. Kenneth C. Gordon

The most important part of this case has to do with the challenge of defendant to the use of the so-called handbook for jurors. The importance of the question in regard thereto, which was properly raised, argued and decided by the panel which heard this appeal originally, makes the matter of interest to all courts in the United States, including the federal district courts.

The unanimous opinion of the panel was written by retired Circuit Judge Major, a former chief judge of this court, with a background of distinguished service as a practicing lawyer, prosecuting attorney and United States…