Before the Court
The Justices Weigh in During Oral Arguments
At 11:02 a.m. on November 3, 2004, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for case number 03-1160, Azel P. Smith, et al. v. City of Jackson, Mississippi, et al. At 12:03 p.m., arguments concluded and the case was submitted for judgment. Following are excerpts from the arguments of Thomas C. Goldstein, attorney for Azel P. Smith, et al., and Glen D. Nager, attorney for the City of Jackson, et al. Questions are presented from eight Supreme Court Justices. Chief Justice Rehnquist was absent due to illness. Argument on Behalf of Azel P. Smith, et al. JUSTICE STEVENS: If I…
