| | WARD v. MORRIS, 1:95CV77-S-D (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) |
 | | This cause is presently before the court on (1) the motions of the justice court and county to dismiss or, alternatively, for summary judgment and to strike and (2) the cross-motion of plaintiff for summary judgment. |
 | | Defendant Alcorn County argues finally that it cannot be held liable for any of Morris's alleged actions because (1) he is not a policymaker for the county and (2) his actions do not represent the policy, custom, or practice of the county. |
 | | Having carefully considered the matter, the court finds that the Justice Court of Alcorn County is not a "person" within the meaning of [[section]] 1983 and that Alcorn County, Mississippi, is not liable for the alleged actions of defendant Barney Morris as he was not a county policymaker or otherwise a county official or employee. |
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