· 10/5/1973
Portanova v. Scher
Citations
- 75 Misc. 2d 570
- 348 N.Y.S.2d 500
- 1973 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 1596
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- recognizing those scenarios where “an official sometimes acts for the county, and sometimes acts for another governmental entity, like the state”
- noting that the Daves opinion “clarifies how to attribute a policymaker’s actions under McMillian”
- explaining that issues raised for the first time on appeal are waived
- explaining, when district attorney acts for state, there is no county policymaker to support municipal-liability claim
- reviewing the provisions governing compensation and duties of Texas district attorneys
- addressing jurisdiction over district attorneys
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Judges: Slifkin
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