Pughe v. Lyle

LINDLEY, District Judge.

Plaintiff is a citizen and resident of the state of Minnesota, and brings this suit against defendant Lyle, who is sheriff of the county of Santa Clara, Cal., and defendant Thomas, who is district attorney of said county. The defendants are each citizens and residents of the state of California. The amount in controversy exceeds $3,000, exclusive of interests and costs.

Plaintiff is engaged in what in common parlance is known as showmanship, and promotes and conducts contests in various communities, in which young men and women engage in what are known as “Walkashows.”…