United States of America Ex Rel. Lewis Wolfe, Relator-appellant, v. J. Edwin La Vallee, Warden, Clinton Prison, Dannemora, New York, Respondent-appellee, 277 F.2d 926 (2d Cir. 1960)

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US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit - 277 F.2d 926 (2d Cir. 1960) March 10, 1960

Motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis and assignment of counsel.

Lewis Wolfe, pro se.

Louis J. Lefkowitz, Atty. Gen., of the State of New York, in opposition.

Before CLARK, MOORE and FRIENDLY, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM.


Upon considering the within motion, the order below [179 F. Supp. 939] is vacated and the proceedings are remanded for the taking of such further testimony as may be offered on the question of relator's mental condition at the time of his trial in the state court and for the filing of findings as to such condition; counsel to be assigned by the district court.

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