Pennhurst State School & Hospital v. Halderman

Supreme Court of the United States
Pennhurst State School & Hospital v. Halderman, 447 U.S. 904 (1980)
100 S. Ct. 2984

Pennhurst State School & Hospital v. Halderman

Opinion of the Court

C. A. 3d Cir. Certiorari granted except as to Question 3, presented in petitions Nos. 79-1404 and 79-1489. Counsel are also requested to brief and argue the following question: Does 42 U. S. C. § 1983 provide a private remedy to enforce the provisions of the Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, 42 U. S. C. § 6000 et seq.? Cases consolidated and a total of two hours allotted for oral argument. Reported below: 612 F. 2d 84.

Reference

Full Case Name
Pennhurst State School and Hospital v. Halderman Mayor of Philadelphia v. Halderman Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens v. Pennhurst State School and Hospital Commissioners and Mental Health/Mental Retardation Administrator for Bucks County v. Halderman and Pennhurst Parents-Staff Assn. v. Halderman
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2 cases
Status
Published