Case: Lake Charles American Press v. Francis
Abbreviation: Lake Charles American Press v. Francis
Decision Date: 1973-01-22
Docket Number: No. 72-638
Citation: 410 U.S. 901
Volume: 410
Reporter: United States Reports
Court: Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction: United States
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.
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.