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Leatherman v. Tarrant County

507 U.S. 163 (1993)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year1993
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Courts may not impose heightened pleading requirements for § 1983 claims beyond Rules 8 and 9

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — FRCP 8 9 12 pleadings and motions

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