Skip to main content
· 7/12/2001

Saldana-Sanchez v. Lopez-Gerena

Citations

  • 256 F.3d 1
  • 17 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 1326
  • 2001 U.S. App. LEXIS 15584
  • 2001 WL 766803

How courts have described this case

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

  • recognizing the applicability of abuse of discretion standard, but holding that an order denying or limiting discovery may not be upheld if it rests on an incorrect legal standard or a misapplication of the law to the relevant facts
  • recognizing the applicability of abuse of discretion standard, but holding that an order denying or limiting discovery may not be upheld if it rests on an incorrect legal standard or a misapplication of the law to the relevant facts
  • a suit against a municipal official in their official capacity is, “as a matter of law,” the same “as a suit against [the municipality] itself’

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).

Judges: Selya, Stahl, Lynch

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.