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STATE of Louisiana v. Erwin J. JACKSON.
    No. 66540.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Jan. 17, 1980.
   In re Erwin J. Jackson, applying for supervisory and remedial writs. Orleans Parish. No. 273-617 — Magistrate.

Granted. At a preliminary examination the witnesses are subject to cross-examination (C.Cr.P. 294) which must not be unduly curtailed. Identification witnesses can be examined and cross-examined on the circumstances of the identification. The probable cause finding is set aside and the case is remanded for a new preliminary hearing in accordance herewith.

SUMMERS, C. J., and MARCUS and BLANCHE, JJ., dissent.