Legal Opinion
Barnd v. City of Tacoma
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided January 4, 1982No. 80-3345PublishedCited by 58 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FARRIS, Circuit Judge:
Carl Barnd, his wife and their minor child initiated this action against the City of Tacoma and three of its police officers under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. They alleged false arrest and imprisonment of Mr. Barnd causing physical injuries, emotional distress, and loss of earnings and earning capacity. Defense counsel referred to Barnd’s prior arrests during his opening statement to the jury. The district court declared a mistrial and ordered defense counsel to personally pay jury costs, witness and expert costs, and attorney’s fees totalling $2,911.72. Defense counsel appeals…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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