Legal Opinion
Mrs. Carnell Russ, Etc. v. Charles Lee Ratliff, Etc.
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided July 27, 1976No. 76-1007PublishedCited by 37 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BRIGHT, Circuit Judge.
Carnell Russ, a 24-year old black man, was shot to death by a Star City, Arkansas, policeman, Charles Lee Ratliff, following Russ’ arrest for speeding on Memorial Day afternoon, May 31, 1971. Russ’ widow and children (appellants) unsuccessfully sought to recover damages for alleged violation of Russ’ civil rights pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and, relying upon pendent jurisdiction, under the Arkansas wrongful death act, Ark.Stat.Ann. §§ 27-906 et seq. The widow and children were denied recovery in district court and now bring this timely appeal. We affirm in part and…
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