In Re Herndon, 394 U.S. 399 (1969)

In re Herndon


No. ___


Argued January 21, 1969
Decided March 25, 1969
394 U.S. 399

ON MOTION FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY JUDGE HERNDON

SHOULD NOT BE HELD IN CONTEMPT

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. 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.