Batiste v. Georgia

fact governmental corporation “not only appeared but filed a counterclaim and a third-party complaint” caused court to find waiver of immunity | state law governs whether or not a state court judgment bars a subsequent federal diversity action under the doctrines of res judicata or collateral estoppel | state law governs whether or not a state court judgment bars a subsequent federal diversity action under the doctrines of res judicata or collateral estoppel | where there is probable cause for arrest, the only question is whether it was reasonable for the arresting officers to believe that the person arrested was the one sought