City of Lakewood v. Plain Dealer Publishing Co.

486 U.S. 750 (1988)

CITY OF LAKEWOOD

v.

PLAIN DEALER PUBLISHING CO.

No. 86-1042.

Supreme Court of United States.

Argued November 4, 1987

Decided June 17, 1988

APPEAL FROM THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT

Henry B. Fischer argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Frederick W. Whatley and Roger D. Tibbetts.

James P. Garner argued the cause for appellee. With him on the briefs were David L. Marburger, Bruce W. Sanford, and Peter C. Gould.[*]

The city of Lakewood, a suburban community bordering Cleveland, Ohio, appeals a judgment of the Court of Appeals for the…