Fingold Acts to Block Court Suit by Brattle

State Attorney General George Fingold field a demurrer in Middlesex County Court yesterday questioning the right of the Brattle Theatre to bring suit against Sunday censorship laws.

The demurrer, if successful, will force the Brattle to appeal its case to the State Supreme Court in order to gain a verdict. A demurrer questions the legality of bringing a suit in court, and if upheld is the basis for having a suit thrown out of court.