Gordy v. Dennis

After the six members of the court, who were entitled after the first argument to express an opinion, had equally divided on the principal question presented on this appeal, a reargument was ordered on the application of the Attorney General of the State. All the judges sat on the reargument, and a majority of the court were of the opinion that the judgment of the nisi prius court should be affirmed. Because of the importance of a prompt decision, a per curiam order of affirmance was filed, to be followed by an opinion of the court, and the dissent of the minority.

The first question is…