Stump v. Sparkman

Citation

435 U.S. 349 (1978)

Facts

Stub — to be completed.

Issue

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Holding

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Rule

A judge has absolute immunity from § 1983 liability for judicial acts, regardless of how erroneous or unauthorized; immunity is lost only for non-judicial acts or acts taken in complete absence of jurisdiction.

Significance

Expansively defined judicial immunity — even unauthorized or egregious judicial acts are protected.

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