De Minimis Force Cases in Eighth Circuit

Browse 1 de minimis force cases decided by Eighth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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De Minimis Force Opinions from Eighth Circuit (1)

Clara Cheeks v. Jon Belmar

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-12-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Clara Cheeks v. Jon Belmar, decided by Eighth Circuit on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defen...

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Q: How many de minimis force cases has Eighth Circuit decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 1 de minimis force cases from Eighth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in de minimis force cases at Eighth Circuit?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 1.

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