Owen v. City of Independence
| Owen v. City of Independence | |
|---|---|
 Section 1983 flowing from its constitutional violations and may not assert the good faith of its officers as a defense to such liability. | |
| Court membership | |
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| Case opinions | |
| Majority | Brennan, joined by White, Marshall, Blackmun, Stevens |
| Dissent | Powell, joined by Burger, Stewart, Rehnquist |
Owen v. City of Independence, 445 U.S. 622 (1980), was a case decided by the
Section 1983
flowing from its constitutional violations and may not assert the good faith of its officers as a defense to such liability.
Background
The city council voted to fire the city's chief of police and in doing so, violated his procedural due process rights to a pre-termination hearing. Plaintiff named the city and city council in the suit.
Opinion of the Court
In an opinion written by
Section 1983
flowing from its constitutional violations and may not assert the good faith of its officers as a defense to such liability.
External links
- Text of Owen v. City of Independence, 445 U.S. 622 (1980) is available from: Justia Library of Congress Oyez (oral argument audio)
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