· 11/15/1991
Steven M. Desrosiers v. John J. Moran
Citations
- 949 F.2d 15
- 1991 U.S. App. LEXIS 26958
- 1991 WL 236726
How courts have described this case
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- recognizing that \[i]n practice\ the objective and subjective components of our deliberate indifference standards \may overlap or merge\
- suggesting that a finding of deliberate indifference may lie where harm was easily preventable
- noting that a plaintiff must demonstrate that he is indigent and that exceptional circumstances warrant the appointment of counsel
- noting that a plaintiff must demonstrate that he is indigent and that exceptional circumstances warrant the appointment of counsel
- suggesting that a finding of deliberate indifference may lie where harm was easily preventable
- instructing courts to examine the “total sit- uation,” including the “merits of the case” to determine whether there are “exceptional circumstances” warranting the recruitment of counsel and citing Maclin
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Judges: Breyer, Selya, Cyr
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