LAW 848 - Civil Rights Actions

Institution:

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Subject:

Description:

Litigation to vindicate constitutional rights in private actions against the government and its officials, as well as rights protected by other civil rights legislation: elements of cause of action under 42 U.S.C. sec. 1983; actions against federal government officials under the Bivens doctrine; institutional and individual immunities; relationship between state and federal courts in civil rights actions; and remedies for violations of constitutional and other civil rights.Registration Restriction(s): Law students only.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.tennessee.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 974-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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