Malley v. Briggs

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1986-03-05

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*337 Justice White delivered the opinion of the Court. This case presents the question of the degree of immunity accorded a defendant police officer in a damages action under 42 U. S. C. § 1983 when it is alleged that the officer caused the plaintiffs to be unconstitutionally arrested by presenting a judge with a complaint…

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