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.