Legal Opinion

Americans for Democratic Action v. Meade

Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County

Decided June 20, 1950No. 860PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Levinthal, J.,

On January 6, 1950, we dismissed all the preliminary objections to the complaint in this case (except the objection relating to the averments of special damages).

Because of the decision in McAndrew v. Scranton Republican Publishing Company, 364 Pa. 504, and particularly because of certain statements in the majority opinion of the Supreme Court, we have deemed it necessary to hear reargument and to restudy the questions raised by defendants.

Plaintiff is an unincorporated association organized for the avowed purpose of preserving and extending democracy, achieving freedom and…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. American Communications Assn. v. DoudsSupreme Court of the United States · 1950
  2. Dauphin County Grand Jury Investigation ProceedingsSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1938
  3. Boyer v. Pitt Publishing CompanySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1936
  4. Grant v. Reader's Digest Ass'nCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1945
  5. McAndrew v. Scranton Republican Publishing Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1950

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Cosgrove Studio & Camera Shop, Inc. v. PaneSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1962
  2. Ward v. Forest Preserve DistrictAppellate Court of Illinois · 1957

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