Lyons v. Baker

Claiming federal jurisdiction for his suit as one arising under the Constitution and laws of the United States, plaintiff alleged that in reporting to the judge of a circuit court for the State of Florida, a grand jury, convened on behalf of the State of Florida for Martin County, in order to harm, libel and injure the plaintiff, made fálse and malicious charges against him in violation of his civil rights.

The defendants moved to dismiss the complaint, setting up among other grounds, “The complaint shows upon its face that this Court is without jurisdiction of the subject matter and parties”,…