Clay v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co.

BAZELON, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff1 was engaged part-time in the business of supplying orchestras for dances, weddings and banquets. One of the two telephones at his home, Georgia 6012, was used for this business and was advertised in the classified directory. When plaintiff’s wife secured employment in downtown Washington and was no longer able to take calls at the Georgia number, plaintiff requested that the advertised number be reassigned to his wife’s place of employment. Although his request was denied, because it involved a transfer outside the Georgia exchange area, he was assured by the…