Barnes v. City of Gadsden

GROOMS, District Judge.

Jurisdiction of this Court is invoked under Title 28 U.S.C.A. §§ 1331 and 1343(3). Plaintiffs charge a violation of the due process, equal protection and privileges or immunities clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and Title 42 U.S.C.A. §§ 1981 and 1982. Relief is sought under Title 42 U.S.C.A. § 1983, and the Federal Declaratory Judgments Act, 28 U.S.C.A. §§ 2201 and 2202.

The cause was heard on the motions to dismiss, and on the merits pursuant to the stipulation of the parties.

Findings of Fact.

1. The defendant, City of…