Filed Date: June 23, 1966
Closed Date: 1968
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[This summary is temporary while we research the case.] This is a class action lawsuit brought against jury commissioners and other government officials.The plaintiffs sought to end alleged discrimination against Negroes in jury service in the county. The case was filed in 1966, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.
Summary Authors
Clara Swetnam-Burland (3/29/2026)
Buford, Floyd M. (District of Columbia)
Doar, John (District of Columbia)
Betz, Gary L. (District of Columbia)
Dunbaugh, Frank M. III (District of Columbia)
Pochoda, Daniel J. (District of Columbia)
Last updated April 21, 2024, 3:09 a.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory:
Case Type(s):
Public Accommodations/ Contracting/ Organizational Discrimination
Special Collection(s):
Civil Rights Division Archival Collection
Key Dates
Filing Date: June 23, 1966
Closing Date: 1968
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
Black residents of Terrell County, GA
Plaintiff Type(s):
Public Interest Lawyer: No
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: Yes
Class Action Outcome: Granted
Defendants
County
Terrell County Jury Commission
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Constitutional Clause(s):
Other Dockets:
Middle District of Georgia 66-00625
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 68-25389
Available Documents:
Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief
Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed
Relief Sought:
Relief Granted:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Source of Relief:
Content of Injunction:
Develop anti-discrimination policy
Issues
General/Misc.:
Access to lawyers or judicial system
Discrimination Basis:
Affected Race(s):
Case Summary of Pullum and United States v. Greene, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/14839/ (last updated 3/29/2026).