Allan

Allan v. Cummings

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192 F. App'x 654
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitJuly 27, 2006No. 05-15793California682 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

MEMORANDUM **

Jennifer Allan appeals pro se from the district court’s judgment against her following a jury trial in her action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging constitutional violations during her arrest and detention. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.

Allan contends that the jury was tainted. We review civil voir dire determinations for abuse of discretion. Scott v. Lawrence, 36 F.3d 871, 874 (9th Cir.1994). Allan’s contention fails because she had an opportunity to question prospective jurors about the allegedly prejudicial comment by a prospective juror and failed to do so, and concedes that she did not ask the district court to dismiss the panel. She therefore waived her right to object. See United States v. Contreras-Contreras, 83 F.3d 1103, 1105 (9th Cir.1996) (waiver for failure to object to juror selection).

Allan contends that the district court admitted into evidence jail time-sheets that were not timely disclosed and were forged. We review for abuse of discretion. See Gen. Elec. Co. v. Joiner, 522 U.S. 136, 141 , 118 S.Ct. 512 , 139 L.Ed.2d 508 (1997). Allan’s contention fails because she offered no support for her claim that the documents…

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