XII. Conclusion

LibrarySword and Shield: A Practical Approach to Section 1983 Litigation (ABA) (2015 Ed.)

XII. CONCLUSION

Litigation of § 1983 cases has been at the heart of many battles over federal civil procedure. Again and again, courts seem to be struggling with the same tension: how to provide access to justice for victims of governmental misconduct while protecting the well-intentioned government officers from the hassles and burdens of unfounded suits? As should be obvious, there are no easy or perfect answers to these questions. But as should also be obvious, alterations in the...

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