Alexander v. Virginia, 413 U.S. 836 (1973)

Alexander v. Virginia


No. 71-1315


Argued October 19, 1972
Decided June 25, 1973
413 U.S. 836

CERTIORARI TO THE SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA

Syllabus

The judgment of the Supreme Court of Virginia, affirming the trial court’s order adjudging certain magazines obscene and restraining their sale, is vacated and remanded for further proceedings consistent with Miller v. California, ante, p. 15; Paris Adult Theatre I v. Slaton, ante, p. 49; and Heller v. New York, ante, p. 483. Trial by jury is not constitutionally required in this civil action pursuant to Va.Code Ann. § 18.1-236.3.

212 Va. 554, 186 S.E.2d 43, vacated and remanded.