Memorandum opinion in the civil case of Lucile Bluford vs. S. W. Canada, registrar at the University of Missouri. Canada's lawyers entered a motion to dismiss the case on the grounds that the facts don't support the claim.
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Missouri Supreme Court opinion written by Judge Albert M. Clark in the appeal of State of Missouri, at the Relation of Lucile Bluford vs. S. W. Canada, Registrar of the University of Missouri, Case No. 37449. Bluford's appeal was based on the United States Supreme Court decision in the Lloyd Gaines vs.
Verdict in Civil Case No. 128: Lucile Bluford v. S.W. Canada. Jury foreman Charles E. Abbott announces the jury finds against the plaintiff and for the defendant.
Jury lists in Civil Case No. 128: Lucile Bluford v. S.W. Canada. The list shows 42 potential jurors listing names, counties of residence, and occupations. Several names are stricken through.
Argument in Civil Case No. 128: Lucile Bluford v. S.W. Canada. The document, likely the defense clothing arguments, notes that while "all citizens are entitled to equal advantages without discrimination on account of their race or color ...
Defendant's requested instructions in Civil Case No. 128: Lucile Bluford v. S.W. Canada, including specific questions for the jury to consider.
Jury list in Civil Case No. 128: Lucile Bluford v. S.W. Canada. The list shows 42 potential jurors listing names, counties of residence, and occupations. Several names are stricken through.
Bluford vs. Canada, Civil Action No. 42: Letter from U.S. District Court Clerk to William S. Hogsett
Letter from U.S. District Court Clerk A. L. Arnold to attorney William S. Hogsett, regarding Civil Action No. 42: Lucile Bluford v. S.W. Canada, providing notification that the plaintiff notice of appeal on December 5, 1940, as well as other case details.
Civil subpoena duces tecum issued in Civil Case No. 128: Lucile Bluford v. S.W. Canada to Sherman D. Scruggs, president of Lincoln University.
Summons in Civil Action No. 42: Lucile Bluford v. S.W. Canada, ordering defendant Canada to serve to Bluford's attorney Sidney R. Redmond an answer to the complaint within 20 days. The back of the document contains a certification by U.S. Marshal H. L. Dillingham of the delivery of the summons to Canada on November 6, 1939.
Civil subpoena duces tecum issued in Civil Case No. 128: Lucile Bluford v. S.W. Canada to Roy McKittrick, Missouri attorney general.
List of petit jurors in Civil Action No. 42: Lucile Bluford v. S.W. Canada, with 32 names, cities and counties of residence, and occupations. All by 12 names are stricken through.