Legal Opinion

Robert Reed v. Daniel Hoy Douglas County Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Decided July 18, 1990No. 87-4324PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

FLETCHER, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiff Robert Reed brought an action against Deputy Daniel Hoy and Douglas County, alleging that his constitutional rights were violated by Hoy’s use of excessive force. After a full trial, the jury found for the defendants. Reed appeals, alleging various errors in jury instructions and admission of evidence. We reverse and remand.

I

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS BELOW

On August 18, 1984, Deputy Daniel Hoy was dispatched to the residence of plaintiff Robert Reed to investigate a reported domestic disturbance. When Hoy arrived at Reed’s house, Reed was crouched outside the…

2Cases cited21 opinions

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3Cited by11 opinions

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  5. Grant v. City of Twin FallsIdaho Supreme Court · 1991

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