Legal Opinion
Scott E. Banish v. William J. Locks
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided July 16, 1969No. 17143PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CAMPBELL, District Judge. *
Plaintiff originally filed a six count complaint in which he charged the defendants, the Sheriff of St. Joseph County, Indiana and certain deputy sheriffs and other county officials, with false arrest, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. Because the officers were acting under color of state law, the plaintiff also alleged violations of the federal Civil Rights Act. (42 U.S.C. § 1983). All of the allegations relate to the circumstances surrounding the arrest and prosecution of plaintiff for the alleged murder of his father. The essential facts are:
Plaintiff’…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- David L. Joseph v. James H. RowlenCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1968
- State of Missouri Ex Rel., and to Use of Ward v. Fidelity & Deposit Co. Of MarylandCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1950
- Thornton v. BuchmannCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1968
- Dwyer v. McCleanIndiana Court of Appeals · 1961
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3Cited by32 opinions
- Hampton v. HanrahanCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1979
- Gloria Llaguno v. Edward MingeyCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1985
- David K. Guenther v. Mark Holmgreen and City of Black River FallsCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1984
- Richard E. Maxwell v. The City of Indianapolis, Sergeant Harry Gurnell, Officer Dennis Rahn, and Officer George DiehlCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1993
- United States v. Benny McKinneyCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1990
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