Monell v. Department of Social Services 436 U.S. 658 (1978)

AuthorTheodore Eisenberg
Pages1751

Page 1751

In 1961, MONROE V. PAPE had held municipalities effectively immune from suit under SECTION 1983, TITLE 42, UNITED STATES CODE. Monell reinterpreted the legislative history relied upon in Monroe to conclude that municipalities may be sued under section 1983 but are liable only for acts constituting official policy. Not every violation of federal rights by municipal employees gives rise to an action against the municipality.

THEODORE EISENBERG

(1986)

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