Charles E. Williams v. Howard Johnson's Inc. Of Washington

SOBELOFF, Chief Judge.

As in an earlier appeal, 268 F.2d 845 (1959), Charles E. Williams is here seeking review of an order dismissing an action brought by him against Howard Johnson’s Inc. to recover damages under the Civil Rights statutes, Rev.Stat. § 1979, 42 U.S.G.A. § 1983 1 and Rev.Stat. § 1980(3), 42 U.S.C.A. § 1985(3). 2 The present action arises from the defendant’s refusal to serve him at its restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia, on November 5, 1959. A civil penalty for denying him the full enjoyment of the restaurant accommodations is also prayed under the Civil Rights Act of March 1,…