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No Heightened Pleading Standard in Municipal Liability Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court held that there is no heightened pleading
standard" in §1983 actions alleging municipal liability. Petitioners,
Texas homeowners, brought a §1983 action against a County, two municipal
corporations and local officials acting in their official capacity
alleging Fourth Amendment violations stemming from the search of their
homes ...

 

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