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IN RE HERNDON, 394 U. S. 399 (1969)
394 U. S. 399U.S. Supreme Court
In re Herndon, 394 U.S. 399 (1969)
In re Herndon
No. ___
Argued January 21, 1969
Decided March 25, 1969
394 U.S. 399
Syllabus
Decision on motion that this Court initiate a contempt proceeding against Greene County, Ala., Probate Judge for allegedly disobeying this Court's order in Hadnott v. Amos, ante, p. 394 U. S. 358, restoring the District Court's temporary restraining order, deferred pending timely initiation and completion of proceedings in the District Court to determine whether the Judge's failure to place certain candidates on the ballot constituted contempt of the District Court.