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ELDER v. HOLLOWAY

No. 92-8579.

510 U.S. 510 (1994)

ELDER v. HOLLOWAY et al.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided February 23, 1994.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael E. Tankersley argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Brian Wolfman, Alan B. Morrison, and John C. Lynn, appointed by this Court, 510 U.S. 806.

James J. Davis argued the cause and filed a brief for respondents.*

GINSBURG, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.

Justice GINSBURG delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case presents the question whether an appellate court, reviewing a judgment according public officials qualified immunity from a damages suit charging violation of a federal right, must disregard relevant legal authority not presented to, or considered by, the court of first instance. We hold that appellate review of qualified immunity dispositions is to be conducted...

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