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United States Eighth Circuit


COONTS v. POTTS, 02-1267

A writ of execution was issued in conformity with Missouri law, and authorized defendant officers to enter plaintiffs' property to conduct a seizure, and deputies were not liable for an unreasonable seizure. District court did not abuse its discretion in sanctioning counsel under FRCP 11(b)(2), for asserting claims without legal merit.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 01/03/2003
  • Published 01/03/2003

Judges

  • SMITH, Circuit Judge., Before LOKEN, RILEY, and SMITH, Circuit Judges.

Court

  • United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel

  • For Appellant:
  • Robert M. Sweere, argued, Springfield, MO, for appellant.

  • For Appellees:
  • Patricia A. Keck, argued, Springfield, MO, for appellee.
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