Legal Opinion
Virdie L. Smith v. Brookshire Brothers, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided September 15, 1975No. 74-2606PublishedCited by 56 opinions
1Per curiam
Virdie L. Smith and Donnie McClure brought an action for damages against Kenneth Sandel, Glen Nevill and Brook-shire Brothers, Inc. alleging false imprisonment, malicious prosecution and violation of civil rights protected under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The suit was prompted by actions taken by employees of Brook-shire Brothers to foil those they suspected of being shoplifters. The trial court believed that the plaintiffs had proven their claim and awarded damages. Defendants appeal.
On September 13, 1971 Virdie Smith and Donnie McClure entered Brookshire Brothers of Lufkin, Texas to purchase…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Adickes v. S. H. Kress & Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1970
- United States v. Robert Edward LipscombCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1971
3Cited by56 opinions
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