Winner, winner. Chicken dinner! It doesn't mention this but the suit is probably filed under 42 USA 1983. It's a slam dunk if it is. Eric ************* http://tinyurl.com/yh3ff38 http://www.willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2010/01/20/news/news01.txt Confiscation of dogs returns to bite county By Shar Porier/wick communications Published: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 10:36 AM CST BISBEE - The seizure of a number of dogs from an Elfrida breeder in April 2008 by a county animal control officer has led to a tort complaint being filed against the county, the sheriff's office and members of an anti-puppy mill/animal rescue group. Barbara and Bob Ratliff are suing the county, People Assisting Kindred Spirits (PAKS), Pencin Veterinary Clinic, Pantano Veterinary Clinic and various people accused of taking 29 dogs from their property based on a complaint of neglect that was several months old. When the matter came before Judge David Morales on June 13, 2008, he tossed the warrant on the grounds of "staleness" and then stated that the dogs were to be returned to the owners. The county appealed the decision by Morales, but Superior Court Judge Wallace Hoggatt upheld the decision Dec. 16, 2008.... NAIA News National Animal Interest Alliance