Carey v. Piphus

Citation

435 U.S. 247 (1978)

Facts

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Issue

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Holding

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Rule

A plaintiff who suffers a procedural due process violation but no actual injury is entitled only to nominal damages; substantial damages require proof of actual harm caused by the constitutional deprivation.

Significance

Limited § 1983 damages for procedural due process violations to nominal damages absent actual injury.

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