HEPPERLE v. JOHNSTON

No. 76-2210 Summary Calendar.

544 F.2d 201 (1976)

James HEPPERLE, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. James A. JOHNSTON et al., Defendants, Southern Methodist University, Defendant-Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

Rehearing Denied January 20, 1977.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James Hepperle, pro se.

Frank J. Scurlock, Univ. Atty., Robert F. Ritchie, John H. McElhaney, Dallas, Tex., for appellee.

Before GODBOLD, HILL and FAY, Circuit Judges.


PER CURIAM:

This case is presently before us to review a decision of the district court granting a dismissal for failure to state a claim under Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The case must be remanded for further proceedings hereinafter set out.

On March 3, 1975, the plaintiff, James Hepperle, appearing pro se filed this diversity suit against, inter alia, the defendant, Southern Methodist University (SMU). Plaintiff alleged...

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