Peck v. Merletti’s Empirical Analysis
1999
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Applies 28 U.S.C. § 636 · 5 U.S.C. § 552 (Freedom of Information Act) · 5 U.S.C. § 552A (§ 3 of the Privacy Act of 1974)
Relies on Estelle v. Gamble · Bill Johnson's Restaurants, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board · Coleman v. Peyton · Bolding v. Holshouser · United States v. Kaun
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“a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief.” Fed.R.Civ.P. 8. Finally, where a defendant challenges a pro se plaintiff's complaint on a 12(b)(6) motion, as is the case here, a court should permit the claim to proceed”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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