Hollins v. Oklahoma, 295 U.S. 394 (1935)

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Hollins v. Oklahoma


No. 686


Argued April 29, 30, 1935
Decided May 13, 1935
295 U.S. 394

CERTIORARI TO THE CRIMINAL COURT
OF APPEALS OF OKLAHOMA

Syllabus

The evidence in this case shows that the petitioner, a negro, is entitled under the Fourteenth Amendment to a new trial because of the exclusion of negroes from jury service solely on account of their race or color.

56 Okla.Cr. 275, 284, 38 P.2d 36, reversed.

Certiorari, 294 U.S. 704, to review the affirmance of a conviction upon a charge of rape.