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H. Newkirk Wheeler v. Robert E. Clark, United States Marshal, Etc.

Citation: 296 U.S. 631Docket: 449

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; October 27, 1935; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of H. Newkirk Wheeler v. Robert E. Clark, United States Marshal, the petitioner, Wheeler, sought a writ of certiorari from the Supreme Court of the United States after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in favor of the respondent, Clark. The petition was denied, confirming the lower court's ruling, with no further rehearing granted. The opinion referenced is Wheeler v. U.S., 77 F. (2d) 216, and the case citation includes 296 U.S. 631, 56 S.Ct. 154, and 80 L.Ed. 448, with the Supreme Court's ruling issued on October 28, 1935. Legal representation for the petitioner was provided by Mr. Lin William Price from Los Angeles, while the Attorney General represented the respondent.

Legal Issues Addressed

Finality of Lower Court Decisions

Application: The denial of the writ of certiorari by the Supreme Court meant that the decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in favor of the respondent, Clark, remained in effect.

Reasoning: The petition was denied, confirming the lower court's ruling, with no further rehearing granted.

Petition for Writ of Certiorari

Application: The Supreme Court of the United States denied Wheeler's petition for a writ of certiorari, thereby affirming the decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Reasoning: The petition was denied, confirming the lower court's ruling, with no further rehearing granted.

Representation in Legal Proceedings

Application: Legal representation for the petitioner and respondent was clearly established, with Mr. Lin William Price representing Wheeler and the Attorney General representing Clark.

Reasoning: Legal representation for the petitioner was provided by Mr. Lin William Price from Los Angeles, while the Attorney General represented the respondent.