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United States Ninth Circuit


Mathis v. County of Lyon, 08-17302

Denial of qualified immunity to a deputy who entered the residence of a recently deceased man and carried away personal property, some of which he stored and some of which he sold, is affirmed where there was no extraordinary circumstances and the failure to give notice and an opportunity to respond before deputy took the items from the house violated due process.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 02/01/2011
  • Published 02/01/2011

Judges

  • HUG

Court

  • United States Ninth Circuit

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