Which of the Following Cases Extended Section 1983 Liability to Local

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cases extended Section 1983 liability to local municipalities?

• A) Griggs v. Duke Power Company
• B) Davis v. City of Dallas
• C) Monell v. New York City Department of Social Services
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Accounts Receivable

Debts owed to a company that are considered unlikely to be recovered, often due to the debtor's inability to pay.

Debit Balance

An accounting entry that represents a situation where debits are greater than credits in an account, often indicating assets or expenses.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that reduces the total receivables balance to reflect accounts that may not be collectible.

Analysis of Receivables Method

An accounting method used to estimate the amount of receivables that will not be collected based on historical data and trends.