United States

Leatherman v. Tarrant County Narcotics Intelligence and Coordination Unit

507 U.S. 163 (1993)

JurisdictionUnited States

Year1993

Statusunclear

Key Principle

Federal courts may not impose a heightened pleading standard for municipal liability claims beyond Rule 9(b)’s enumerated categories.

Civil Procedure — pleading particularity

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