stating that a "district court has discretion to stay a petition which it may validly consider on the merits."
Summary of this case from Shepard v. GipsonNo. 96-7577 (A-521).
January 22, 1997.
C.A. 9th Cir. Application for stay of execution of sentence of death, presented.
stating that a "district court has discretion to stay a petition which it may validly consider on the merits."
Summary of this case from Shepard v. GipsonFull title:GREENAWALT v. STEWART, DIRECTOR, ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ET AL
Court:U.S.
Date published: Jan 22, 1997
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