Legal Opinion
Bell Ex Rel. Rubin v. Wayne County General Hospital
District Court, E.D. Michigan
Decided May 31, 1974No. Civil Action 36384PublishedCited by 73 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
FOX, Chief District Judge.
The plaintiffs in these consolidated actions seek summary judgment declaring unconstitutional and enjoining the operation of M.C.L.A. §§ 330.21 and 330.54 (M.S.A. §§ 14.811 and 14.844), 1 provisions which set forth the standards and procedures for the adjudication, involuntary civil commitment and treatment of persons alleged to be mentally ill.
These cases were brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, providing redress for the deprivation under color of state law, of rights, . privileges and immunities secured by the Constitution and laws of the land to all citizens…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- In Re GAULTSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
- Illinois v. AllenSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
- Boddie v. ConnecticutSupreme Court of the United States · 1971
- Shelton v. TuckerSupreme Court of the United States · 1960
- Jackson v. IndianaSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
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3Cited by73 opinions
- State v. KrolSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1975
- Project Release v. PrevostCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1983
- Project Release v. PrevostCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1983
- Matter of HarrisWashington Supreme Court · 1982
- People v. McQuillanMichigan Supreme Court · 1974
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