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Municipal Corporations Will No Longer Have Absolute Immunity from Claims for Violations of Constitutional and Federal Rights.

Authors :
Cameron, Douglas S.
Source :
University of Detroit Journal of Urban Law. 1979 56(2):691-715.
Publication Year :
1979

Abstract

Under "Monell," no overzealous employee will cause liability to be assessed against a municipality unless the conduct that causes the constitutional injury is the result of official policy or custom, a result Congress intended. Available from University of Detroit Journal of Urban Law, 651 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226; sc $3.50. (Author)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
56
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
University of Detroit Journal of Urban Law
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ216022
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials<br />Opinion Papers