Michael Canfield v. Game Warden Chappel, Individually and as a Game Warden for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

POLITZ, Circuit Judge:

Invoking constitutional claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and pendent state law claims, Michael Canfield filed suit against Wayne Chappel, a Game Warden of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The issue presented to the jury was whether Game Warden Chappel had probable cause to arrest Canfield for failing to display a hunting license while hunting outside the county of his residence. The jury concluded that probable cause for the warrantless arrest did not exist and returned a verdict in favor of Canfield. The district court assessed attorney’s fees. A motion for…