District Court, N.D. Texas March 25, 1975, Civ. A. CA 3-4571-E (Lipscomb v. Wise)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

MAHON, District Judge.

This challenge to the present electoral system for the Dallas City Council has progressed a winding path to trial. Filed in 1971, the suit was originally dismissed for failure to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. On appeal, the Fifth Circuit remanded with clarification of what plaintiffs’ burden would be in these circumstances.

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