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Today in Supreme Court History: November 17

Dennis v. Sparks, 449 U.S. 24 (decided November 17, 1980): private parties who allegedly corruptly conspired with judge to deny oil lease in violation of Due Process can still be sued under §1983 even though co-conspirator judge enjoys judicial immunity (echoes of the Watergate convictions, with Nixon as an unindicted co-conspirator)


Crouch v. United States, 266 U.S. 180 (decided November 17, 1924): federal court has no jurisdiction to stay state court proceedings as to enforcement of federal court judgment


Morrissey v. Perry, 137 U.S. 157 (decided November 17, 1890): statute prohibiting enlistment under the age of 18 did not void legal obligation of soldier who enlisted at age 17 (lying about his age), deserted, then reappeared at age 21 and demanded his freedom; statute was for the benefit of parents and guardians in aid of custody and control of their children

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