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KANSAS v. MARSH, MICHAEL L. (54354)

    Order dated: 05/31/05
    Docket number: 04-1170
    Action:
        The motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. In addition to the Question presented by the petition, the parties are directed to brief and argue the following Questions: “Does this Court have jurisdiction to review the judgment of the Kansas Supreme Court under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1257, as construed by Cox Broadcasting Corp. v. Cohn, 420 U.S. 469 (1975)?”; “Was the Kansas Supreme Court's judgment adequately supported by a ground independent of federal law?” CERTIORARI DENIED

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