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Monell v. Department of Social Services
436 U.S. 658 — scotus, 1978.
- Citation
- 436 U.S. 658
- Court
- scotus
- Date filed
- 1978-06-06
- Cited by
- 41,449 later opinions (as at 2026-06-30)
- Context
- Liability
Why this case matters. Municipal liability for policy or custom. The route by which a department, not just an officer, is sued.
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