Hudson v McMillan

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Type: Case

Citation: (1992) 503 US 1

Summary: Use of excessive physical force by prison officials against a prisoner might constitute cruel and unusual punishment even though the prisoner did not suffer serious injury

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Court: US Supreme Court

Jurisdiction: US

Date 1992

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Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Miscellaneous

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Start date: 01-Jan-1992

End date: 31-Dec-1992

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File Location: C21

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