Century 21 Shows, Inc. v. State of Iowa

The Court today has decided to withhold the exercise of its jurisdiction until the Supreme Court of Iowa has finally determined the underlying State issues in this cause. I believe the use of the doctrine of abstention in this instance is untenable, improvident and unconscionable.

The sole question before this Court at this juncture is whether Richard Turner, Attorney General of Iowa, should be temporarily enjoined from enforcing against the plaintiffs 1 Iowa Code, Sections 726.1 & .3 with respect to certain carnival games outlined in the Complaint. Plaintiffs allege that certain parts of the…