State of Washington v. Maricopa County

MATHEWS, Circuit Judge.

In a civil action brought by appellants against appellees in the District Court of the United States for the District of Arizona, appellees moved for and obtained a summary judgment in their favor. From that judgment this appeal is prosecuted.

Summary, judgments are provided for in Rule 56 of’ the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 28 U.S.C.A. following section 723c, reading as follows:

“Rule 56. Summary Judgment * * *

“(b) For Defending Party. A party against whom a claim, counterclaim, or cross-claim is asserted or a declaratory judgment is sought may, at any time, move…