Legal Case Summary

Harris v. City of Seattle


Date Argued: Mon Sep 12 2005
Case Number: 04-35148
Docket Number: 7857696
Judges:Browning, Alarcon, Kleinfeld
Duration: 36 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Harris v. City of Seattle (Docket No. 7857696)** **Court:** Superior Court of Washington, King County **Date:** [Date of Decision] **Judge:** [Judge's Name] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Harris - **Defendant:** City of Seattle **Background:** In the case of Harris v. City of Seattle, the plaintiff, Harris, brought a lawsuit against the City of Seattle regarding [briefly describe the nature of the complaint, e.g., a violation of rights, improper enforcement of city ordinances, etc.]. This case emerged from events that transpired on [date of incident] where Harris alleged that [specific actions taken by the City or its employees that prompted the suit]. **Claim:** Harris claimed that the City of Seattle [describe the legal premise of the claim, e.g., violated specific municipal or state laws, failed in its duty of care, or engaged in discriminatory practices]. The plaintiff sought [include details on the type of relief sought, such as compensatory damages, injunctive relief, etc.]. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues at hand included: 1. Whether the City of Seattle had acted within its legal boundaries. 2. Whether the actions taken against Harris were justified and lawful. 3. If there were any violations of constitutional rights as claimed by the plaintiff. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff’s Argument:** Harris contended that the City acted unlawfully by [specific actions], which led to negative consequences for Harris. The plaintiff asserted that [include any key legal arguments or precedents cited]. - **Defendant’s Argument:** The City of Seattle defended itself by arguing that [outline the City’s rationale and legal defenses]. The City may have also highlighted [any existing policies, justifications for actions taken, or legal protections]. **Decision:** The court [describe the outcome of the case—whether it was dismissed, ruled in favor of one party, etc.]. If relevant, the court provided reasoning for its decision, addressing key issues raised by both parties. **Impact:** This case contributes to the legal discourse surrounding [issues related to municipal law, civil rights, etc.], highlighting the balancing act between city regulations and individual rights. The outcome may influence [future cases, public policy, community relations, etc.]. **Conclusion:** Harris v. City of Seattle stands as a significant case in [relevant legal field], illustrating the complexities of [issue at hand]. The ruling has implications for [future legal interpretations or municipal actions]. **Note:** Specific details such as dates, judge’s name, and more comprehensive information on the legal arguments could further enhance this summary, depending on the depth required.

Harris v. City of Seattle


Oral Audio Transcript(Beta version)

no audio transcript available