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United States v. Merchant

U.S.
Mar 24, 1987
480 U.S. 615 (1987)

Opinion

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT

No. 85-1672.

Argued March 4, 1987 Decided March 24, 1987

Certiorari dismissed. Reported below: 760 F.2d 963.

Paul J. Larkin, Jr., argued the cause for the United States. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Fried, Assistant Attorney General Trott, and Deputy Solicitor General Bryson.

Penelope M. Cooper argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief were Cristina C. Arguedas and Ted W. Cassman.

Nancy Gertner and Judith H. Mizner filed a brief for the American Civil Liberties Union et al. as amici curiae urging affirmance.


The writ of certiorari is dismissed as improvidently granted.


Summaries of

United States v. Merchant

U.S.
Mar 24, 1987
480 U.S. 615 (1987)
Case details for

United States v. Merchant

Case Details

Full title:UNITED STATES v . MERCHANT

Court:U.S.

Date published: Mar 24, 1987

Citations

480 U.S. 615 (1987)
107 S. Ct. 1596

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