Which Case Decided That Correctional Officers Employed by a Private

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which case decided that correctional officers employed by a private firm are not entitled to a qualified immunity from suit by prisoners who are charging a section 1983 violation?

• A)Richardson v. McKnight
• B)Correction Services Corp. v. Malesko
• C)Madrid v. Gomez
• D)Hudson v. Palmer

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Definitions:

Noncumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that does not entitle the shareholder to dividends that are omitted or not paid during any year.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders the right to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.

Dividend Payment

A distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash or stock.

Dissociation

A process authorized under the Revised Uniform Partnership Act that takes place whenever a partner is no longer associated with the running of the partnership firm.