Legal Opinion
Bosely v. Lemmon
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided July 29, 2008No. Nos. 08-1024, 08-1032PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Per curiam
Brenda A. Bosely (“Bosely”) brought this action on her own behalf and as administratrix of the estate of the late Dr. James C. Bosely. Originally filed in West Virginia state court, the suit alleges various causes of action arising out of Dr. Bosely’s death during the execution by two law enforcement officers of a mental hygiene order. After removal of the action to federal district court, the district court granted a motion by Bosely to remand the case back to state court. The defendants now petition for a writ of mandamus requiring the district court to retain jurisdiction over the case.…
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