Before the Court
The Justices Weigh in During Oral Arguments
At 10:12 a.m. on March 24, 1999, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments for case number 97-1927, Rodney C. Hanlon, et al. v. Paul W. Berger, et ux. At 11:32 a.m., arguments concluded and the case was submitted for judgment. Following are excerpts from the arguments of Richard A. Cordray, attorney for Rodney C. Hanlon, et al., and Henry H. Rossbacher, attorney for Paul W. Berger, et ux. Questions are presented from the nine Supreme Court justices. Argument on Behalf of Rodney Hanlon, et al. MR. CORDRAY: The issue is whether law enforcement officials violate the Fourth Amendment…