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Goldman v. United States

Citation: 314 U.S. 704Docket: No. 962; No. 963; No. 980

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; October 20, 1941; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The motion to defer the consideration of the petition for rehearing is denied, while the petition for rehearing itself is granted. The previous order denying certiorari (313 U.S. 588) is vacated, and the petition for writs of certiorari to the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is granted. Legal representatives for the petitioners include Jeremiah T. Mahoney, Jacob W. Friedman, and Osmond K. Fraenkel. The United States is represented by Solicitor General Biddle, Assistant Attorney General Berge, along with Oscar A. Provost and Louis B. Schwartz. Justice Jackson did not participate in the consideration and decision of this application. The case is reported below as 118 F. 2d 310.

Legal Issues Addressed

Grant of Petition for Rehearing

Application: The court grants the petition for rehearing, indicating a reconsideration of the case's merits.

Reasoning: The motion to defer the consideration of the petition for rehearing is denied, while the petition for rehearing itself is granted.

Grant of Writs of Certiorari

Application: The court grants the petition for writs of certiorari to review the decision of the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Reasoning: The petition for writs of certiorari to the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is granted.

Participation of Justices in Case Consideration

Application: Justice Jackson did not participate in the consideration and decision of this application, which is noted in the court's summary.

Reasoning: Justice Jackson did not participate in the consideration and decision of this application.

Vacating a Previous Order

Application: The court vacates its previous order denying certiorari, demonstrating a willingness to review the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: The previous order denying certiorari (313 U.S. 588) is vacated.