Legal Opinion
Southeastern Promotions, Ltd. v. City of Charlotte, NC
District Court, W.D. North Carolina
Decided November 8, 1971No. Civ. A. 2981PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OF DECISION AND ORDER
McMILLAN, District Judge.
SUMMARY
Charlotte, North Carolina authorities denied plaintiffs the use of the Charlotte municipal auditorium for performances of the Broadway play, “HAIR,” although for fifteen years or more Broadway plays have been shown there without censorship. The refusal was not based on obscenity or other illegality; city attorneys advised that the play does not violate applicable laws. The denial can not be supported for financial reasons because it is conceded that “HAIR” if shown will be profitable and the apprehension that future financial…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Shuttlesworth v. City of BirminghamSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
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3Cited by10 opinions
- Southeastern Promotions, Ltd. v. ConradSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- Southeastern Promotions, Ltd. v. City of West Palm BeachCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1972
- Southeastern Promotions, Ltd. v. City of Mobile, Alabama, a Municipal CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1972
- Southeastern Promotions, Inc. v. ConradDistrict Court, E.D. Tennessee · 1972
- Salem Inn, Inc. v. FrankDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 1974
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