Derks v. Dugger’s Empirical Analysis
835 F.2d 778 · 1987
Citation profile
6 federal appellate ·
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Applies 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (Civil Rights Act of 1871 / Section 1983 (Ku Klux Klan Act))
Relies on California Department of Transportation v. Naegele Outdoor Advertising Co. of California · Kent v. Sanborn Cooperative Grain Co. · Willis v. Newsome · Brown v. Housing Authority of McRae · Stallworth v. Shuler
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“his notice of appeal and permitted Derks to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis. Derks, as a pro se litigant, alleges that he reasonably relied upon the action of the district court and believed that no new notice of appeal was necessary. We hold that, under the unique circumstances presented in this case, Derks'”
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