Legal Case Summary

McGary v. City of Portland


Date Argued: Thu Feb 12 2004
Case Number: 02-35668
Docket Number: 7860320
Judges:Dw Nelson, Kleinfeld, Fisher
Duration: 42 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

### Case Summary: McGary v. City of Portland **Docket Number:** 7860320 **Court:** [Specify Court, e.g., United States District Court for the District of Oregon] **Date:** [Specify Date of Decision] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** McGary - **Defendant:** City of Portland **Facts of the Case:** The case of McGary v. City of Portland revolves around claims made by the plaintiff, McGary, against the City of Portland concerning [briefly state the nature of the dispute, e.g., civil rights violations, personal injury, municipal liability, etc.]. The plaintiff alleged that [provide a concise description of the actions or events leading to the lawsuit, such as interactions with city officials, law enforcement matters, or other incidents related to the purported grievances]. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues in this case included: 1. Whether the City of Portland was liable for the actions of its employees or agents. 2. Whether any statutes or ordinances were violated in the course of the events that transpired. 3. Any constitutional claims raised, particularly concerning [e.g., First Amendment rights, Fourth Amendment protections, etc.]. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** McGary contended that the City of Portland failed to uphold its duty to protect the rights of its citizens, leading to [describe any specific harm suffered]. The plaintiff sought damages on the grounds of [mention any specific claims, e.g., negligence, emotional distress, etc.]. - **Defendant's Argument:** The City of Portland argued that it was not liable for the actions of its employees/agents and contended that [state any defenses raised, such as qualified immunity, lack of jurisdiction, etc.]. The city maintained that the actions taken were justified and within the scope of legal authority. **Holding:** The court ultimately [provide the ruling of the court, e.g., dismissed the case, ruled in favor of the plaintiff, granted a summary judgment, etc.]. The decision was driven by [mention key reasoning, such as lack of evidence, adherence to legal standards, implications of municipal liability, etc.]. **Conclusion:** The case of McGary v. City of Portland serves as a significant examination of [highlight any broader implications, such as municipal accountability, civil rights protections, or precedent set for future cases]. The ruling emphasized [summarize any key legal principles established or reaffirmed by the court]. --- **Note:** If specific legal citations or references to statutes were used in the case, they should be included in the appropriate sections to enhance the comprehensiveness of the summary. Additionally, adjusting the specifics to reflect the accurate context and findings from the case would provide a more complete picture. Please check court records or legal databases for detailed information if needed.

McGary v. City of Portland


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