Document: 342 U.S. 517 72 S.Ct. 432 96 L.Ed. 540 GRAY et al.v.BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNIVERSITY TENNESSEE al. Ex parte No. 120 and 159 Misc. Argued Jan. 9—10, 1952. Decided March 3, Mr. Robert L. Carter, Washington, D.C., for appellants petitioners. John J. Hooker, Nashville, Tenn., Board of Trustees University Tennessee others. PER CURIAM. 1 Appellants, on behalf themselves other Negroes 'similarly situated,' sued in the District Court to enjoin appellees from alleged violations Fourteenth Amendment refusing admit Tennessee. A three-judge court, convened at appellants' request, held that this case was not within jurisdiction a court under 28 U.S.C. (Supp. IV) § 2281, U.S.C.A. ordered proceed before single district judge. 100 F.Supp. 113. The judge were entitled relief but did enter an order. 97 463. 2 Appellants contend only three judges has over cause. is appeal order dissolving brought directly 1253, 1253. We set down argument, postponing consideration jurisdictional questions. In Misc., asked, alternative, we issue writ mandamus vacate court. issued rule show cause why petition should be granted, 846, 84, and, upon filing response rule, argument with appeal. 3 At counsel stated would admitted as requested. Thereafter, filed motion stating appellant Gray been were, because changed circumstances, unable avail opportunity present. moved remand further proceedings. Since requests admission have granted since there no suggestion any person situated' will afforded similar treatment, denied judgments below are vacated directed dismiss action ground moot. 4 It so ordered. 5 Judgment directions.

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