State v. Scott

Supreme Court of Louisiana October 20, 1971

State v. Scott, 259 La. 906 (La. 1971)

253 So. 2d 224; 1971 La. LEXIS 3773

Bar, Bari, Dixon, Granted, Ham, Iam, Should, Stay, Tate

Opinion of the Court

In re: Charles Scott applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition and mandamus ' and stay order.

Denied. The showing made does not warrant the exercise of our supervisory jurisdiction.

BARI-IAM, J., is of the opinion the stay order should be granted. TATE, J., concurs in dissent of BAR-HAM, J. DIXON, J.,

is of the opinion that this court should have granted a stay to consider the point of law raised by the application. This extradition hearing occurred this morning; the trial judge granted a stay until 12:00 noon; the application was filed in this court at 11:55 a. m.

Reference

Full Case Name: STATE of Louisiana v. Charles SCOTT
Status: Published