North Carolina v. Pearce

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Andrew A. Vanore, Jr., Raleigh, N.C., for petitioners North Carolina and others.

Larry B. Sitton, Greensboro, N.C., for respondent, Pearce.

Paul T. Gish, Jr., Montgomery, Ala., for petitioner, Simpson.

Thomas S. Lawson, Jr., Montgomery, Ala., for respondent, Rice.

Mr. Justice STEWART delivered the opinion of the Court.