Skip to main content
· 2/14/1972

Brownley v. Gettysburg College

Citations

  • 338 F. Supp. 725
  • 1972 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15122

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • holding that it is “fundamental that [§1983] proscribes state action only and private action, however wrongful, cannot form the basis for relief”
  • college’s receipt of state funds amounting to three percent of school’s budget does not make school’s action state action
  • state regulation of educational standards, tax exemption

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).

Judges: Nealon

Read full opinion on CourtListener

Sourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.