Legal Opinion
Albert H. Carter v. W. J. Estelle, Jr., Director Texas Department of Corrections
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided September 24, 1975No. 75-2474PublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Per curiam
Alleging (1) conversion by prison guards of his radio, and (2) negligence by guards in leaving his personal property (watches, wedding ring, electric fan, et cetera,) in a place exposed to thieves, from which they were stolen, Carter brought suit below under Title 42 U.S.G. § 1983 against the Director of the Texas Department of Corrections for claimed violation of his civil rights. He sought damages of $427.75 for the lost articles and $1000.00 in punitive damages. The demand for punitive damages was supported by allegations of malice and criminal intent.
The district court dismissed the…
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