ProView Plus Print Civil Actions Against State and Local Government: Its Divisions, Agencies and Officers, 2d (Trial Practice Series)

Civil Actions Against State and Local Government: Its Divisions, Agencies, and Officers discusses tort immunity, state/local government liability, and civil rights claims. This resource distinguishes actions brought under state law from those brought under federal law and it: Distinguishes between actions brought under state law and those brought under federal law, so you'll be able to determine the appropriate arena Focuses on tort immunity and the liability of state and local government entities and employees under state law Discusses the types of claims that may be brought against state and local governments and employees, under color of federal law, especially alleged civil rights violations Includes an extensive discussion of immunity and liability Chapter titles include: Sovereign and Governmental Immunity: Overview Immunity for Governmental and Discretionary Functions Statutory Limitation of Immunity Official Immunity Pre-Action Notice of Claim Procedure Liability Under 42 USC Section 1983 Liability Under Other Civil Rights Statutes Volume 2 Supervisory Liability Eleventh Amendment Immunity Official Immunity Procedure Other Relief