Cheeks v. Fort Myer Construction Co.

How courts have described this case

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• “A cognizable constitutional deprivation requires that the deprivation be the result of government action.”
• “[I]t is well settled in this Circuit that a court may dismiss a complaint sua sponte pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) where it is patently obvious that the plaintiff cannot prevail on the facts alleged in the complaint.”

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