City of West Palm Beach v. Meredith

SALMON, MICHAEL H., Associate Judge.

Meredith’s van was seized by the appellant (the City), and became the subject matter of an action for forfeiture brought by the City pursuant to the provisions of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. That action was decided adversely to the City, and the van was returned to Meredith. He then instituted this action claiming, among other things, damages pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (Count III). Granting a motion in limine, the trial court prohibited the City from offering evidence showing that Meredith had committed a felony under circumstances that would…