Gregory L. Porter v. Guam Publications, Inc., 1 No. 72-1514

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503 F.2d 561
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitSeptember 9, 1974561California247 words

Opinion

Opinion

503 F.2d 561 Gregory L. PORTER, Appellant, v. GUAM PUBLICATIONS, INC., et al., Appellees. 1 No. 72-1514. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Sept. 9, 1974. Douglas F. Cushnie (argued), Arriola, Bohn, Cushnie & Stevens, Agana, Guam, for appellant. Thomas J. Nolan (argued), Barrett, Ferentz, Bramhall & Klemm, Agana, Guam, for appellees. Before CHAMBERS, ELY and WALLACE, Circuit Judges. OPINION On Remand PER CURIAM: 1 Originally, our court affirmed the judgment of the District Court in the subject cause. Porter v. Guam Publications, Inc., et al., 475 F.2d 744 (9th Cir. 1973). Subsequently, the Supreme Court granted the appellant's petition for certiorari, and our judgment has been reversed. Porter v. Guam Publications, Inc., et al., 418 U.S. 908 , 94 S.Ct. 3200 , 41 L.Ed.2d 1155 (1974). The Supreme Court's mandate, which we have now received, recites that the cause is remanded to us 'for further consideration in light of Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974).' 2 We think that the District Court should be allowed the first opportunity for the further consideration required by the Supreme Court. Accordingly, the case is…

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