Shelly v. Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ALBRITTON, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This cause is before the court on the Plaintiffs Motion to Remand this case to the Circuit Court of Bullock County, Alabama, filed on June 17,1994. The plaintiff, Johnny Shelly (“Shelly”), brought suit in state court alleging causes of action that arise out of defendant’s practice of disconnecting collect telephone calls made from correctional facilities. Plaintiff simultaneously sought class certification. Plaintiff sought money damages as well as injunctive and declaratory relief.

Defendant, Southern Bell Telephone &…