Commonwealth v. Charlett

OPINION

MANDERINO, Justice.

On February 25, 1975, the District Attorney’s Office of Westmoreland County filed a complaint in equity seeking to enjoin appellants from operating a business known as “Laurel” or “Burgandy U.” The complaint alleged that Burgandy U. was a public nuisance because illegal sexual activities were performed there under the guise of operating as a massage parlor. Burgandy U., the complaint alleged, was a nuisance detrimental to the health, safety, welfare and morals of the community.

After a hearing, the Court of Common Pleas of Westmoreland County found that the…