Legal Case Summary

Lima v. Newark Police Dept


Date Argued: Tue Feb 15 2011
Case Number: 146440
Docket Number: 2599248
Judges:Not available
Duration: 41 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Lima v. Newark Police Dept. (Docket No. 2599248)** **Court:** [Specify the court if known, e.g., Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division] **Date:** [Specify the date of the case if available] **Background:** The case of Lima v. Newark Police Department involves a legal dispute concerning [insert relevant background information, such as the specific issues at play, events leading up to the case, or the nature of the complaint]. The plaintiff, Lima, has brought a case against the Newark Police Department, alleging [insert key allegations or claims made by the plaintiff, such as wrongful detention, excessive force, discrimination, etc.]. **Facts of the Case:** 1. **Parties Involved:** - Plaintiff: [Insert full name, Lima]. - Defendant: Newark Police Department. 2. **Incident Description:** - On [insert date], Lima alleges that [briefly describe the incident in question, including where and how the events unfolded]. - The complaint highlights that [insert key claims made by Lima regarding the actions of the police department and any alleged violations]. 3. **Response from Newark Police Department:** - The Newark Police Department provided a response to the allegations, asserting that [summarize the arguments or defenses presented by the police department, such as justifying their actions as lawful, denying the claims, or citing reasons for their conduct]. **Legal Issues:** - The primary legal issues at stake include [identify and explain the key legal principles involved in the case, such as civil rights violations, liability of law enforcement, procedure for claims against public entities, etc.]. **Outcome:** - The court's ruling on this matter included [provide a summary of the court's decision, any conclusions about liability, instructions for any further proceedings, or implications for the Newark Police Department]. **Significance:** This case is significant because [explain the implications of the case outcome, concerning law enforcement practices, civil rights protections, potential precedent it sets, or community impact]. **Conclusion:** Lima v. Newark Police Department is a compelling example of the intersection between law enforcement practices and individuals' rights, highlighting ongoing debates regarding police accountability and community safety. --- Note: Please fill in any specific details regarding the case's background, outcomes, and significance as applicable, as this summary template provides a general framework without case-specific information.

Lima v. Newark Police Dept


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