Sandra L. Muegler v. Jack C. Harper

73 F.3d 366
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Sandra L. MUEGLER, Appellant,
v.
Jack C. HARPER, Appellee.

No. 95-1551EM.

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.

Submitted: November 17, 1995.
Filed: December 28, 1995.

Before RICHARD S. ARNOLD, Chief Judge, HENLEY, Senior Circuit Judge, and FAGG, Circuit Judge.

PER CURIAM.

1

Sandra L. Muegler brought this lawsuit driven by spite, not merit. Unsurprisingly, the district court imposed monetary sanctions against her. Muegler appeals the district court's order and we affirm.

2

Having considered the record, we agree with the district court that "[Muegler's] intent in bringing and pursuing this litigation was not to seek recompense for legitimate claims, but instead to harass and embarrass [Jack C. Harper] and cause him to incur needless legal expenses." The district court's decision to impose sanctions is clearly correct. Indeed, in light of Muegler's attorney's response to a question from the bench during oral argument conceding that the arguments raised on appeal were not made in the district court, Muegler's pursuit of this appeal borders on the frivolous.

3

We affirm the judgment of the district court. See 8th Cir. R. 47B.