The case originated in the small country town of Alabamaton, Mississippi. Kettle entered the Pot's store (which shall remain nameless) for a job interview. The interview was flatly denied by Pot, citing "irreconcilable differences". Later Pot amended the reason, saying that he mixed up his divorce papers with the job application. Pot clarified, saying "Ain't no black object gonna work at my store, no siree." Kettle filed a lawsuit with the Mississippi Civil Court. The lawsuit was immediately accepted, and they went to trial at the Mississippi Courthouse (picture: [1])