Mitchell v. Forsyth
Citation
472 U.S. 511 (1985)
Facts
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Issue
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Holding
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Rule
Denial of qualified immunity is immediately appealable under the collateral order doctrine because the immunity protects against the burdens of litigation, not merely liability.
Significance
Extended collateral order doctrine to qualified immunity denials, enabling interlocutory appeal before trial.