Legal Opinion
Chappell v. Wallace
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided June 13, 1983No. 82-167PublishedCited by 1,140 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Burger
We granted certiorari to determine whether enlisted military personnel may maintain suits to recover damages from superior officers for injuries sustained as a result of violations of constitutional rights in the course of military service.
Respondents are five enlisted men who serve m the United States Navy on board a eombat naval vessel. Petitioners are the commanding officer of the vessel, four lieutenants, and three noncommissioned officers.
Respondents brought action against these officers seeking damages, declaratory judgment, and injunctive relief. Respondents alleged that because of…
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