Legal Opinion
Floyd D. Arrington v. County of Dallas, Jack Richardson, Timothy Hammond v. County of Dallas, Jack Richardson and Rick Richardson
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided November 12, 1992No. 91-1817PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
E. GRADY JOLLY, Circuit Judge:
Two constables of Dallas County, Texas, along with the county government, bring this interlocutory appeal seeking to overturn the district court’s denial of qualified immunity from suits by two former deputy constables, who seek redress for loss of jobs, allegedly because they failed to support the constables’ election campaigns. For the reasons set forth below we affirm in part, and reverse in part, and remand for trial.
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Jack Richardson is constable for Precinct 2 of Dallas County, Texas. Rick Richardson is constable for Precinct 3. Both were elected to their…
2Cases cited18 opinions
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