If you need the short answer to a Section 1983 question, and you can't afford to waste time running down the wrong research path, turn to the Handbook of Section 1983 Litigation. This essential guide is designed as the practitioner's desk book. It provides quick and concise answers to issues that frequently arise in Section 1983 cases, from police misconduct to affirmative actions to gender and race discrimination. It is organized to help you quickly find the specific information you need whether you're counsel for the plaintiff or defendant. You will find a clear, concise statement of the law governing every aspect of a Section 1983 claim, extensive citation to legal authority, every major Supreme Court ruling on Section 1983, as well as key opinions in every circuit, and a detailed overview of case law.
The Handbook of Section 1983 Litigation is written by David Lee, a practicing expert with 20 years of litigation experience. He has lectured on civil rights topics before thousands of litigators during his career, and argued four cases before the United States Supreme Court, as well as numerous cases before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
It features coverage of recent important Section 1983 Supreme Court cases including:
 Hein v. Freedom from Religion Foundation
Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1
Wallace v. Kato
Scott v. Harris
Los Angeles County v. Rettele
Jones v. Bock
Erickson v. Pardus
Wilkie v. Robbins
Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly
This is the one reference to keep at your fingertips at a hearing, trial, or deposition when dealing with Section 1983 cases.
Table of contents includes:
Liability under 42 U.S.C 1983
Specific Violations of Federally Protected Rights
Supervisory, Municipal, County, and School District Liability
Incarcerated and Confined Persons
Due Process
The First Amendment and 1983
Immunity
Pleadings, Motions, and Affirmative Defenses
Injunctions and Declaratory Relief
Damages and Interest
Discovery and Subpoenas in Federal Civil Cases
Trial Issues in a 1983 Case
Attorneys' Fees and Costs in 1983 Action
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