(ORDER LIST: 519 U.S.)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1996

CERTIORARI GRANTED

96-262 EDMOND, JON E. V. UNITED STATES

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.

The brief of petitioners is to be filed with the Clerk

and served upon opposing counsel on or before 3 p.m.,

Monday, December 23, 1996. The brief of respondent is to

be filed with the Clerk and served upon opposing counsel

on or before 3 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 1997. A

reply brief, if any, is to be filed pursuant to Rule

25.3. Rule 29.2 does not apply.