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TURNER v. CITY OF MEMPHIS

No. 84.

369 U.S. 350 (1962)

TURNER v. CITY OF MEMPHIS ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 26, 1962.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Constance Baker Motley argued the cause for appellant. With her on the brief were Jack Greenberg and James M. Nabrit III.

Frank B. Gianotti, Jr. argued the cause for the City of Memphis, appellee. With him on the briefs was James M. Manire.

John M. Heiskell argued the cause for Dobbs Houses, Inc., et al., appellees. With him on the briefs was Edward P. A. Smith.

PER CURIAM.

Appellant, a Negro who was refused nonsegregated service in the Memphis Municipal Airport restaurant operated by appellee Dobbs Houses, Inc., under a lease from appellee City of Memphis, instituted this action on behalf of himself and other Negroes similarly situated seeking an injunction against such discrimination. He rested jurisdiction upon 28 U. S. C. § 1343 (3) and premised the cause of action upon 42 U. S. C. § 1983. Although the complaint...

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