Collins, Michael G.

Section 1983 litigation in a nutshell Section 1983 litigation by Michael G. Collins. - 4th ed. - St. Paul, MN West 2011. - lix, 437 p. 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes index.

Monroe and the modern [sec.] 1983 action -- Parratt and the scope of due process -- Excessive force, private violence, and [sec.] 1983 -- Enforcing rights under federal "laws" through [sec.] 1983 -- Municipal liability -- State sovereign immunity -- Personal immunities -- Damages and [sec.] 1983 -- Injunctions and declaratory relief -- Attorney's fees -- Choice of law and [sec.] 1983 -- Section 1983 in the state courts -- Preclusion and [sec.] 1983 -- Abstention and related doctrines -- Habeas corpus and prisoner litigation -- Bivens and federal officer liability -- Jurisdiction and procedure.

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State action Civil rights--United States.

KF 1325 .C58 / C65 2011