Legal Case Summary

Frank Cheatham v. City of Phoenix


Date Argued: Wed Oct 11 2017
Case Number: 16-15785
Docket Number: 6167981
Judges:O'scannlain, Bybee, Mahan
Duration: 38 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Frank Cheatham v. City of Phoenix** **Docket Number:** 6167981 **Court:** [Specify court, e.g., Maricopa County Superior Court, Arizona] **Date:** [Specify date of decision or filing] **Case Overview:** Frank Cheatham brought a suit against the City of Phoenix, alleging [specific claims, e.g., negligence, civil rights violations, wrongful termination, etc.]. The case revolves around [summary of the incident or issue that led to the lawsuit]. **Background:** Frank Cheatham, a resident of Phoenix, [briefly provide relevant background information about the plaintiff, e.g., employment with the city, community involvement, etc.]. The key issues emerged from [describe the circumstances that prompted the lawsuit, e.g., an incident involving city employees, a city policy that affected Cheatham, etc.]. **Legal Claims:** Cheatham's claims against the City of Phoenix include: 1. [First claim: Describe the legal basis, e.g., violation of specific laws, ordinances, or constitutional rights] 2. [Second claim: Describe additional claims, if any] 3. [Further claims: Any other relevant allegations] **Defendant's Position:** The City of Phoenix denied the allegations made by Cheatham, arguing that [summarize the city's defense, including any key arguments, legal justifications, or counterclaims]. **Court's Findings:** After reviewing the evidence, the court [provide details of the court's findings, rulings on motions, any summary judgment granted, etc.]. The court addressed the claims by [explain how the court interpreted the law as it applied to this case]. **Outcome:** Ultimately, the court [state the decision made by the court, e.g., ruled in favor of Cheatham, dismissed the case, or reached a settlement]. The ruling was based on [explain the reasoning behind the court’s decision]. **Impact:** The outcome of this case has implications for [discuss potential effects on the city, public policy, or similar cases in the future]. It may also influence how [describe any changes in practices, legal precedents, or community responses that could arise from this case]. **Conclusion:** The case of Frank Cheatham v. City of Phoenix underscores important issues regarding [summarize the broader themes or principles highlighted by the case]. The court’s decision reflects [discuss the significance of the ruling]. **Note:** For detailed legal principles, citation of statutes, or specific court rules referred to in this case, please refer to the official court documents or legal texts.

Frank Cheatham v. City of Phoenix


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