public officer liability
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From 44 U.S. 87 - Kendall v. Stokes · 1845Most cited · 142 citing opinions
a public officer is not liable to an action if he falls into error in a case where the act to be done is not merely a ministerial one, but is one in relation to which it is his duty to exercise judgment and discretion; even although an individual may suffer by his mistake.