Legal Case Summary

Kenneth Clark v. Matthew Cate


Date Argued: Tue May 13 2014
Case Number: 11-55646
Docket Number: 7836247
Judges:Pregerson, Reinhardt, Nguyen
Duration: 53 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Kenneth Clark v. Matthew Cate** **Docket Number:** 7836247 **Court:** [Specify court, e.g., United States District Court for the Northern District of California] **Date:** [Specify date] **Parties:** - **Plaintiff:** Kenneth Clark - **Defendant:** Matthew Cate **Background:** Kenneth Clark, the plaintiff, initiated a lawsuit against Matthew Cate, the defendant, concerning issues that arose within the scope of [provide context, e.g., prison conditions, civil rights violations, etc.]. The case specifically addresses [summarize the main legal issues and claims], which Clark asserts have led to [describe the impact or harm suffered by the plaintiff]. **Facts:** - Kenneth Clark alleges that [detail the key facts that led to the lawsuit]. - The defendant, Matthew Cate, is [describe the defendant’s role, e.g., a prison official, state actor, etc.]. - Specific incidents that occurred include [list important incidents or actions relevant to the case]. - Clark seeks redress for [explain what the plaintiff is requesting, such as damages or specific relief]. **Legal Issues:** The main legal issues involve: - [List primary legal claims, e.g., constitutional rights violations] - [Any relevant statutes or case law cited] - [Specific legal standards applicable to the case, such as "deliberate indifference" in a prison conditions case] **Procedural History:** - The case was filed on [filing date]. - [Mention any significant pre-trial motions, rulings, or orders that occurred, including summary judgment motions or discovery disputes] **Outcome:** As of [provide the current status or outcome of the case, if available; e.g., "the case is still pending" or "judgment was entered in favor of..."]. The court’s ruling addressed [mention any significant conclusions drawn by the court regarding the defendants' liability or plaintiff’s claims]. **Implications:** The outcome of this case may have broader implications for [discuss potential impacts on similar cases, institutional policies, or legal precedents relevant to the subject matter of the case]. --- **Note:** This summary is a general outline based on typical case summaries and may not reflect the actual details of the case. Always refer to the court documents and legal files for accurate and specific information.

Kenneth Clark v. Matthew Cate


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