· 8/29/1997
International Islamic Community of Masjid Baytulkhaliq, Inc. v. United States
Citations
- 981 F. Supp. 352
- 37 V.I. 287
- 1997 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16431
- 1997 WL 662993
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- granting summary judgment where defamation allegations did not “meet the requirements of a well-plead[ed] allegation” as plaintiffs did not “identify] which statements they contended] [were] libelous or defamatory”
- granting summary judgment in favor of the defendants, inter alia, because the “[pjlaintiffs failed to show that their safety was in danger, apart from groundless allegations of an assassination conspiracy”
- \The conduct must be extreme and outrageous. It is not enough that the defendant acted with tortious intent or even that he acted with malice.\
- “It is not enough that the defendant acted with tortious intent or even that he acted with malice.”
- “It is not enough that the defendant acted with tortious intent or even that he acted with malice.”
- “For suits against law enforcement officers arising under Virgin Islands law, the requisites of an immunity defense are identical to the federal bases for immunity. . . .”
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Moore
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.