Clagett v. Vestry of Rook Creek Parish

McGUIRE, Chief Judge.

This is an action brought by the plaintiffs, seeking a declaratory judgment and damages, who, as individuals or corporations are engaged in the business of the selling of tombstones, markers and memorials in the District of Columbia or its environs.

The defendant is the Vestry of Rock Creek Parish, an alleged tax exempt entity in the District of Columbia charged with the responsibility of the operation and maintenance of Rock Creek Cemetery, an appanage to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

The gist of the complaint is to the effect that the selling of markers and memorials by…