Paton v. LaPrade

OPINION

WHIPPLE, District Judge.

I. Introduction

This action, filed July 24, 1973, is for damages and equitable relief on account of alleged illegal and unconstitutional investigative activity by the defendants. It is presently before the Court on cross-motions for summary judgment. These motions represent the continuing efforts of counsel to narrow the issues to be presented as the trial date rapidly approaches. As a result there are a' considerable number of issues presented upon which this Court shall rule.

At the threshold a brief statement of the nature and purpose of summary judgment is in…