Legal Case Summary

Hickam v. City of Gresham


Date Argued: Fri Dec 05 2003
Case Number: 02-35977
Docket Number: 7860578
Judges:Kleinfeld, Gould, Tallman
Duration: 12 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Hickam v. City of Gresham** **Docket Number:** 7860578 **Court:** [Specify the court if known, e.g., Circuit Court, State of Oregon] **Date:** [Specify the date of the decision if known] **Background:** This case involves a dispute between the plaintiff, Hickam, and the defendant, the City of Gresham. The specifics of the case stem from actions taken by the City that allegedly affected the rights of the plaintiff, leading to the lawsuit. Hickam contends that the City engaged in actions that were unlawful, resulting in harm to him or his property. **Key Issues:** The primary legal questions in this case revolve around: 1. The legality of the actions taken by the City of Gresham. 2. Whether those actions violated Hickam's rights, either constitutional or statutory. 3. The appropriate remedies sought by Hickam in response to the actions of the City. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Arguments (Hickam):** Hickam asserts that the City of Gresham acted beyond its legal authority or failed to comply with applicable laws/regulations, thereby causing unjust harm. Hickam seeks compensatory damages, a reversal of the City’s actions, and/or other appropriate equitable relief. - **Defendant's Arguments (City of Gresham):** The City defends its actions by arguing that they were within the scope of its legal authority, justified under the circumstances, and did not violate any laws. The City may also argue about the lack of standing, the merits of Hickam’s claims, or procedural issues like statute of limitations. **Court’s Decision:** [Provide a concise summary of the court's decision, including whether the court ruled in favor of Hickam or the City, and any reasoning provided by the court. If the case was dismissed, settled, or resulted in a specific ruling, include that information.] **Impact:** The outcome of this case may have implications for similar disputes involving municipal actions and individual citizen rights. Depending on the ruling, it could lead to changes in how the City of Gresham, and possibly other municipalities, approach regulatory compliance and citizen interactions. **Conclusion:** This case highlights the ongoing tension between governmental authority and individual rights, underscoring the importance of legal frameworks that govern municipal actions. The final resolution will likely influence future legal interpretations of municipal responsibilities and individual entitlements. (Note: This summary is fictional and crafted based on a template as no specific details of the case Hickam v. City of Gresham were provided.)

Hickam v. City of Gresham


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