Collins v. City of Harker Heights

503 U.S. 115 (1992) Supreme Court of the United States 1992-02-26

civil; widow's damages suit against city; Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal affirmed by CA5 on "no abuse of governmental power" theory; certiorari; affirmed on the different ground that no constitutional violation was alleged (result: claimant-lost)

Facts

  1. 1 Suable "person" (natural person in individual capacity, official in official capacity for prospective relief, or municipality; excludes States) satisfied law
    In Monell, the Court held that Congress intended municipalities and other local government entities to be included among those persons to whom ยง 1983 applies.