Carey v. Piphus

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1978-03-21

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Mr. Justice Powell delivered the opinion of the Court. In this case, brought under 42 U. S. C. § 1983 , we consider the elements and prerequisites for recovery of damages by students who were suspended from public elementary and secondary schools without procedural due process. The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circui…

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