Legal Opinion
Reed v. Hoy
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided December 15, 1989No. 87-4324PublishedCited by 95 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FLETCHER, Circuit Judge:
Plaintiff Robert Reed brought an action against Deputy Daniel Hoy and Douglas County, alleging that his constitutional rights were violated by Hoy’s use of excessive force. After a full trial, the jury found for the defendants. Reed appeals, alleging various errors in jury instructions and admission of evidence. We reverse and remand.
I
FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS BELOW
On August 18, 1984, Deputy Daniel Hoy was dispatched to the residence of plaintiff Robert Reed to investigate a reported domestic disturbance. When Hoy arrived at Reed’s house, Reed was crouched outside the…
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