Memphis Community School District v. Stachura

477 U.S. 299 · Decided June 25, 1986 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Memphis Community School District v. Stachura was decided on June 25, 1986 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Liability under civil rights acts” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Memphis Community School District et al. v. Stachura

SCDB identifiers: case 1985-127, docket 1985-127-01.

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