Legal Opinion
Alcorn County, Mississippi v. U.S. Interstate Supplies, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided May 10, 1984No. 83-4015PublishedCited by 134 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
E. GRADY JOLLY, Circuit Judge:
This action arises from illegal purchases of office supplies by a county official. Al-corn County sued to recover all amounts paid by it in violation of state bidding laws to the defendant USIS. Additionally, the county sought punitive damages under state law and treble damages under 18 U.S.C. § 1964(c), the civil remedy provision of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). The district court directed a verdict for the county on its claim for restitution under state law. Neither party appeals that judgment. The court, however, further…
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