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Morton v. Mancari

Citations: 416 U.S. 932; 94 S. Ct. 1928Docket: No. 73-362; No. 73-364

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; April 15, 1974; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Probable jurisdiction has been noted in two cases, cited as 414 U.S. 1142 and 415 U.S. 946, pertaining to appeals from the District of Columbia and New Mexico. The appellants' motion for additional time for oral argument has been granted, providing them with an extra 15 minutes, which is to be divided for their presentation. Similarly, the appellees have also been allotted an additional 15 minutes for their oral argument. Furthermore, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund's motion for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae has been approved.

Legal Issues Addressed

Amicus Curiae Brief Submission

Application: The court permitted the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund to submit a brief as amicus curiae, allowing them to present information or arguments relevant to the case.

Reasoning: Furthermore, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund's motion for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae has been approved.

Granting of Additional Time for Oral Argument

Application: The court allowed both appellants and appellees extra time for oral argument, ensuring equal opportunity for extended presentation.

Reasoning: The appellants' motion for additional time for oral argument has been granted, providing them with an extra 15 minutes, which is to be divided for their presentation. Similarly, the appellees have also been allotted an additional 15 minutes for their oral argument.