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Johnson v. City of Shelby

574 U.S. 10 (2014)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year2014
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Plaintiffs need not invoke the legal theory by chapter-and-verse; factual allegations showing a plausible claim suffice

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — FRCP 8 9 12 pleadings and motions

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