Urban Law Annual ; Journal of Urban and Contemporary Law

Article Title

The Changing Nature of Local Governmental Liability Under Section 1983

Authors

Steven Goode, University of Texas Law School

Publication Title

Urban Law Annual

Abstract

This Article will discuss the new rules of governmental liability created by these decisions and their implications for future litigation. Although the rules of the litigation game have clearly been substantially altered, the contours of the change may be less drastic than some have feared.

Recommended Citation

Steven Goode, The Changing Nature of Local Governmental Liability Under Section 1983, 22 Urb. L. Ann. 71 (1981)
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