The Plaintiff Must Prove ________Elements in a Section 1983 Lawsuit

question 18

Short Answer

The plaintiff must prove ________elements in a Section 1983 lawsuit.

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Definitions:

Dismissed

A legal term referring to a court's decision to terminate a case without further hearing, either for lack of grounds or upon resolution before trial.

Cause

The reason or motive behind an action or situation, often examined in legal contexts to establish causality or justification.

Disparate Impact

A theory in employment law where practices may be considered discriminatory if they have a disproportionate adverse effect on members of a minority group, even if unintentional.

Civil Rights Act

A landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.