Murphy v. Houtchens

MEMORANDUM

MEREDITH, Chief Judge.

This is a suit for injunctive relief under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983 and 1988 and declaratory relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2201. Plaintiffs contend that various irregularities took place at the Democratic meetings for the Townships of Lewis and Clark and Spanish Lake. Plaintiffs seek to enjoin the Ninth Congressional District Democratic meeting scheduled for May 23, 1972, and the State Democratic Convention set for June 10, 1972, until new meetings can be held for these townships.

The suit was filed on May 15, 1972. A hearing to determine whether injunctive relief would…