Case Name: Lake Charles American Press v. Francis
Court: Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction: United States
Decision Date: 1973-01-22
Citations: 410 U.S. 901
Docket Number: No. 72-638
Parties: Lake Charles American Press v. Francis.
Judges: Mr. Justice Douglas would postpone question of jurisdiction to hearing of case on the merits. Mr. Justice Brennan would dismiss appeal for want of jurisdiction, being of the view that the decision of the Louisiana Supreme Court was based on an adequate state ground.
Reporter: United States Reports
Volume: 410
Pages: 901–901

Head Matter:
No. 72-638.
Lake Charles American Press v. Francis.

Opinion:
Appeal from Sup. Ct. La. dismissed for want of substantial federal question.
Mr. Justice Douglas would postpone question of jurisdiction to hearing of case on the merits. Mr. Justice Brennan would dismiss appeal for want of jurisdiction, being of the view that the decision of the Louisiana Supreme Court was based on an adequate state ground.