· 9/8/1972
Bryant v. Mullins
Citations
- 347 F. Supp. 1282
- 1972 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12071
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- finding that municipal corporations are not held liable for acts of excessive force by their police force because, among other things, “excessive force by a police officer is not within the scope of his duty or employment”
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Judges: Widener
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