Kingsland v. City of Miami.

• Position: Arrestee files false arrest and malicious prosecution lawsuit against arresting officers - Brief Article

U.S. Appeals Court

FALSE IMPRISONMENT

FALSE ARREST

Kingsland v. City of Miami, 369 F.3d 1210 (11th Cir. 2004). A defendant arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana brought a [section] 1983 action against the arresting officers, alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of the officers and the arrestee appealed. The appeals court reversed and remanded, finding that summary judgment was precluded by fact questions as...