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American Guild of Variety Artists v. Smith

Citations: 384 U.S. 30; 86 S. Ct. 1283; 16 L. Ed. 2d 332; 1966 U.S. LEXIS 1821; 61 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2708Docket: 808

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; April 18, 1966; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of the United States granted a petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of American Guild of Variety Artists v. Smith, vacating the judgment of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case was remanded for further proceedings, with instructions to consider the precedent set in United Mine Workers of America v. Gibbs, 383 U.S. 715. Justice Douglas dissented from the decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Grant of Certiorari

Application: The Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the decision of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of the United States granted a petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of American Guild of Variety Artists v. Smith, vacating the judgment of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Judicial Dissent

Application: Justice Douglas expressed disagreement with the majority decision to vacate and remand the case.

Reasoning: Justice Douglas dissented from the decision.

Vacatur and Remand

Application: The Supreme Court vacated the judgment of the lower court and remanded the case for further consideration, emphasizing the need to apply a specific precedent.

Reasoning: The case was remanded for further proceedings, with instructions to consider the precedent set in United Mine Workers of America v. Gibbs, 383 U.S. 715.