Edward R. Fountain v. The United States and Redevelopment Land Agency

ON DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS

This action is before us on petition and motion to dismiss. The plaintiff alleges (including his allegations in opposition to the motion) that he was the sole owner of a business concern known as the Tropieana Cafe and Lounge, situated at 113 H Street, NW., Washington, D. C., that in May 1966, defendant’s agents advised him he was in an urban renewal area and promised him $15,000 to relocate, that he did arrange to relocate ánd made various business arrangements in preparation for it, that plaintiff notified defendant he was ready, willing and able to relocate,…