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Lassiter v. Department of Social Services

Citations: 449 U.S. 1060; 101 S. Ct. 781; 49 U.S.L.W. 3443; 66 L. Ed. 2d 602; 1980 U.S. LEXIS 4344Docket: No. 79-6423

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; December 14, 1980; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Certiorari was granted by the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The National Legal Aid and Defender Association received permission to file an amicus curiae brief. Gregory C. Malhoit’s motion to allow Leowen Evans to present oral argument pro hac vice was approved. The Attorney General of North Carolina was also granted leave to participate as amicus curiae in the oral argument, with an allowance for divided argument.

Legal Issues Addressed

Grant of Certiorari by Appellate Courts

Application: The North Carolina Court of Appeals granted certiorari, indicating its decision to review the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: Certiorari was granted by the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Participation of Amicus Curiae

Application: The court allowed the National Legal Aid and Defender Association and the Attorney General of North Carolina to participate as amici curiae, highlighting the role of third parties in providing additional perspectives during court proceedings.

Reasoning: The National Legal Aid and Defender Association received permission to file an amicus curiae brief. The Attorney General of North Carolina was also granted leave to participate as amicus curiae in the oral argument, with an allowance for divided argument.

Pro Hac Vice Admission for Oral Argument

Application: The court approved the motion for Leowen Evans to present oral argument pro hac vice, demonstrating the allowance for attorneys not licensed in the jurisdiction to participate in specific cases.

Reasoning: Gregory C. Malhoit’s motion to allow Leowen Evans to present oral argument pro hac vice was approved.