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Scarpinato v. Ragen

Citations: 331 U.S. 815; 67 S. Ct. 1205Docket: No. 1216; No. 1221; No. 1232; No. 1233; No. 1104; No. 1105

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; April 28, 1947; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Petitions for writs of certiorari were filed to the Supreme Court, the Criminal Court of Cook County, and the Circuit Courts of Will and Ogle Counties in Illinois. These petitions sought higher court review of decisions made by lower courts. All petitions were denied, as indicated by case numbers 816No. 1104 and No. 1105. Additional references to the proceedings can be found on page 785 of the document.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Writs of Certiorari

Application: Petitions for writs of certiorari filed to review lower court decisions were denied by the Supreme Court.

Reasoning: All petitions were denied, as indicated by case numbers 816No. 1104 and No. 1105.

Jurisdiction of Illinois Courts

Application: The petitions for writs of certiorari involved the Criminal Court of Cook County and the Circuit Courts of Will and Ogle Counties, demonstrating the jurisdictional reach of these courts within Illinois.

Reasoning: Petitions for writs of certiorari were filed to the Supreme Court, the Criminal Court of Cook County, and the Circuit Courts of Will and Ogle Counties in Illinois.