UNITED STATES v. ARTICLE OR DEVICE, ETC.

No. D.C. 1-63.

333 F.Supp. 357 (1971)

UNITED STATES of America, Libelant, v. An ARTICLE OR DEVICE . . . "HUBBARD ELECTROMETER" or "Hubbard E-Meter," etc., Founding Church of Scientology et al., Claimants.

United States District Court, District of Columbia.

July 30, 1971.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John Joseph Matonis, Washington, D. C., for Founding Church of Scientology.

Nathan Dodell, Asst. U. S. Atty., Washington, D. C., for the United States.


GESELL, District Judge.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

This is an action by the United States seeking nationwide condemnation of a gadget known as an E-meter and related writings, by libel of information under the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq. The E-meter is claimed to be a device within the meaning of the Act. Misbranding and lack of adequate directions for use are alleged. Claimants are the...

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