Greer v. Beto, 384 U.S. 269

Per Curiam.

The motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is reversed. Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U. S. 335; Doughty v. Maxwell, 376 U. S. 202; see Garner v. Pennsylvania, 372 U. S. 768; United States ex rel. Durocher v. LaVallee, 330 F. 2d 303 (C. A. 2d Cir.).

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Case Details

Case Name: Greer v. Beto

Court Name: Supreme Court of the United States

Date Published: May 31, 1966

Citations: 384 U.S. 269; 86 S. Ct. 1477; 16 L. Ed. 2d 526; 1966 U.S. LEXIS 1588; 720 M

Docket Number: 720 M

Court Abbreviation: U.S.