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INTERNAL PROTOTYPE — NOT LEGAL ADVICE — DO NOT SEND

Lindsey v. Normet, 405 U.S. 56 (1972)

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Lindsey v. Normet, 405 U.S. 56 (1972)
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Lindsey v. Normet, 405 U.S. 56 (1972)

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For slum tenants—not to mention the middle class—this kind of summary procedure usually will mean in actuality no opportunity to be heard. Finding a lawyer in two days, acquainting him with the facts, and getting necessary witnesses make the theoretical opportunity to be heard and interpose a defense a promise of empty words. It is, indeed, a meaningless notice and opportunity to defend. The trial is likely to be held in the presence of only the judge and the landlord and the landlord's attorney. 8 54