Document: 340 U.S. 622 71 S.Ct. 521 95 L.Ed. 586 HAMMERSTEINv.SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY et al. No. 421. Argued March 9, 1951. Decided 26, Mr. Milton A. Rudin, Los Angeles, for petitioner. E. Loyd Saunders, respondents. PER CURIAM. 1 In this case the respondent Reggie Hammerstein, by her mother and guardian, commenced a paternity action against petitioner in Superior Court of California. Petitioner entered special appearance that court, alleging it had no personal jurisdiction over him, as he was New York resident. He moved to quash service upon him on grounds any judgment obtained proceeding would deprive due process. The motion denied. superior court respondent. 2 Prior entry judgment, filed petition writ prohibition District Appeal. This denied without opinion. California Supreme his application hearing. After certiorari review proceedings. We granted certiorari, 1951, 919, 357. 3 Throughout these proceedings, preserved federal questions, but since neither decisions below accompanied an opinion, is not clear whether courts found necessary decide question. If their judgments rest adequate state ground, we, course, will those judgments. denials petitioner's applications were based determination merits claim, be ripe our adjudication. circumstance, we think advisable adhere procedure followed Herb v. Pitcairn, 1945, 324 117, 65 459, 89 789. 4 continue cause such period enable counsel petitioner, with all convenient speed, apply appropriate certificate or other expression, show herein independent decision question rendered. Cf. Loftus People State Illinois, 1948, 334 804, 68 1212, 92 1737; Indiana ex rel. Anderson Brand, 1938, 303 95, 58 443, 82 685. 5 Cause continued.

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