Legal Case Summary

Thomas v. City of Tacoma


Date Argued: Fri Feb 11 2005
Case Number: 03-35799
Docket Number: 7858601
Judges:McKay , O'scannlain, Bea
Duration: 21 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Thomas v. City of Tacoma, Docket Number 7858601** **Court:** [Specify the court, e.g., Superior Court, Washington State] **Date:** [Specify the date of the decision] **Parties:** - **Plaintiff:** Thomas - **Defendant:** City of Tacoma **Background:** This case involves a legal dispute between the plaintiff, Thomas, and the defendant, the City of Tacoma. The core issue typically revolves around [briefly describe the nature of the dispute, e.g., civil rights violations, personal injury, etc.]. Thomas alleges [state the plaintiff's claims against the city, e.g., improper actions by city officials, negligence on part of the city, or violation of city ordinances]. **Facts:** - On [insert relevant date], an incident occurred that involved [provide an overview of the significant events leading to the lawsuit, including relevant facts that support the plaintiff's claims]. - Thomas contends that [explain the specific actions or inactions of the City of Tacoma that led to the lawsuit]. **Legal Issues:** - The primary legal issues presented in this case include [list the main legal questions or issues that the court had to resolve, such as liability, damages, compliance with laws or regulations, etc.]. **Court's Analysis:** - The court examined [summarize the court's reasoning, how it interpreted the evidence, and any applicable laws or precedents that were considered]. - Important legal principles applied in the decision included [discuss any relevant statutes, case laws, or doctrines that were significant to the court's ruling]. **Ruling:** - Ultimately, the court [describe the court's ruling, whether it favored the plaintiff or the defendant, and any conclusions reached by the court]. - The decision included [mention any orders or remedies granted to the prevailing party, if applicable, such as damages, injunctions, or declarations]. **Significance:** - This case is significant because [highlight the broader implications of the ruling, such as its impact on municipal liability, civil rights, or future cases]. - It serves as a precedent for [discuss any potential influence on other similar cases or legal standards]. **Conclusion:** Thomas v. City of Tacoma presents important questions regarding [concisely summarize the case's legal impact]. The outcome underscores [reflect on the implications for the parties involved and future legal contexts]. **Note:** Specific details regarding dates, the court's decision, and additional context should be inserted where applicable to provide a comprehensive overview of the case.

Thomas v. City of Tacoma


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