MANUAL ENTERPRISES, INC., et al. v. DAY, POSTMASTER GENERAL
Supreme Court Cases
370 U.S. 478 (1962)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether an injunction against the mailing of several "obscene" magazines featuring photos of nude male models violated the First Amendment.
Action
Reversed. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Importance of Case
This was the first occasion on which the Court was given plenary review to a Post Office Department order holding matter "nonmailable" because obscene.
Advocated for Respondent
- J. William Doolittle View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Stanley M. Dietz View all cases