In re Herndon

United States Supreme Court

394 U.S. 399

In re Herndon

On Motion For Order to Show Cause Why Judge Herndon Should Not Be Held in Contempt

No. —  Argued: January 21, 1969 --- Decided: March 24, 1969

Decision on motion that this Court initiate a contempt proceeding against Greene County, Ala., Probate Judge for allegedly disobeying this Court's order in Hadnott v. Amos, ante, p. 358, restoring the District Court's temporary restraining order, deferred pending timely initiation and completion of proceedings in the District Court to determine whether the Judge's failure to place certain candidates on the ballot constituted contempt of the District Court.


Charles Morgan, Jr., argued the cause for movants. With him on the brief were Reber F. Boult, Jr., Orzell Billingsley, Jr., Robert P. Schwenn, Melvin L. Wulf, and Eleanor Holmes Norton.

Perry Hubbard argued the cause for Herndon. With him on the brief was George A. LeMaistre.

Louis F. Claiborne argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Griswold, Assistant Attorney General Pollak, Nathan Lewin, and Frank M. Dunbaugh.

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