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law public official immunity in Maryland

5 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 2002–2012 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Ashburn v. Anne Arundel Countygreen
md · 1986 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2005–2012
2 sentences

2012The doctrine of common law public official immunity provides that a person “roll be relieved of liability for his non-malicious acts where: (1) he ‘is a public official rather than a mere government employee or agent; and (2) his tortious conduct occurred while he was performing discretionary, as opposed to ministerial, acts in furtherance of his official duties.’ ” Williams v. Mayor & City Council of Baltimore, 359 Md. 101, 137 , 753 A.2d 41 (2000) (quoting Ashburn v. Anne Arundel County, 306 Md. 617, 622 , 510 A.2d 1078 (1986)).

2012The doctrine of common law public official immunity provides that a person “roll be relieved of liability for his non-malicious acts where: (1) he ‘is a public official rather than a mere government employee or agent; and (2) his tortious conduct occurred while he was performing discretionary, as opposed to ministerial, acts in furtherance of his official duties.’ ” Williams v. Mayor & City Council of Baltimore, 359 Md. 101, 137 , 753 A.2d 41 (2000) (quoting Ashburn v. Anne Arundel County, 306 Md. 617, 622 , 510 A.2d 1078 (1986)).

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Williams v. Mayor of Baltimoregreen
md · 2000 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2007–2012
2 sentences

2012The doctrine of common law public official immunity provides that a person “roll be relieved of liability for his non-malicious acts where: (1) he ‘is a public official rather than a mere government employee or agent; and (2) his tortious conduct occurred while he was performing discretionary, as opposed to ministerial, acts in furtherance of his official duties.’ ” Williams v. Mayor & City Council of Baltimore, 359 Md. 101, 137 , 753 A.2d 41 (2000) (quoting Ashburn v. Anne Arundel County, 306 Md. 617, 622 , 510 A.2d 1078 (1986)).

2012The doctrine of common law public official immunity provides that a person “roll be relieved of liability for his non-malicious acts where: (1) he ‘is a public official rather than a mere government employee or agent; and (2) his tortious conduct occurred while he was performing discretionary, as opposed to ministerial, acts in furtherance of his official duties.’ ” Williams v. Mayor & City Council of Baltimore, 359 Md. 101, 137 , 753 A.2d 41 (2000) (quoting Ashburn v. Anne Arundel County, 306 Md. 617, 622 , 510 A.2d 1078 (1986)).

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Lovelace v. Andersongreen
md · 2001 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2002–2004
2 sentences

2004This Court has "pointed out that the purpose of these provisions ‘was to codify existing public official immunity, and not to extend the scope of qualified immunity beyond its Maryland common law boundaries.' " Lovelace v. Anderson, 366 Md. 690, 704 , 785 A.2d 726, 734 (2001), quoting Ashton v. Brown, 339 Md. 70 , 116 n. 23, 660 A.2d 447 , 470 n. 23 (1995). 3 .

2004This Court has "pointed out that the purpose of these provisions ‘was to codify existing public official immunity, and not to extend the scope of qualified immunity beyond its Maryland common law boundaries.' " Lovelace v. Anderson, 366 Md. 690, 704 , 785 A.2d 726, 734 (2001), quoting Ashton v. Brown, 339 Md. 70 , 116 n. 23, 660 A.2d 447 , 470 n. 23 (1995). 3 .

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James v. Prince George's Countygreen
md · 1980 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Ashbum v. Anne Arundel County, 306 Md. 617, 622 , 510 A.2d 1078, 1080 (1986) (quoting James v. Prince George’s County, 288 Md. 315, 323 , 418 A.2d 1173, 1178 (1980)) (emphasis omitted).

2005Ashbum v. Anne Arundel County, 306 Md. 617, 622 , 510 A.2d 1078, 1080 (1986) (quoting James v. Prince George’s County, 288 Md. 315, 323 , 418 A.2d 1173, 1178 (1980)) (emphasis omitted).

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Housing Authority v. Bennettgreen
md · 2000 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See CJ § 5-302; CJ § 5-303; Lovelace v. Anderson, 366 Md. 690, 707 , 785 A.2d 726 (2001); Ashton, 339 Md. at 104 , 107-08 & n. 19, 660 A.2d 447 ; see also Housing Auth. of Baltimore City v. Bennett, 359 Md. 356, 362 , 754 A.2d 367 (2000)(reviewing effect of LGTCA on claims against local government employee); DiPino v. Davis, 354 Md. 18, 49-50 , 729 A.2d 354 (1999)(same).

2002See CJ § 5-302; CJ § 5-303; Lovelace v. Anderson, 366 Md. 690, 707 , 785 A.2d 726 (2001); Ashton, 339 Md. at 104 , 107-08 & n. 19, 660 A.2d 447 ; see also Housing Auth. of Baltimore City v. Bennett, 359 Md. 356, 362 , 754 A.2d 367 (2000)(reviewing effect of LGTCA on claims against local government employee); DiPino v. Davis, 354 Md. 18, 49-50 , 729 A.2d 354 (1999)(same).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Maryland. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Attorney Grievance Commission v. Henley green
md · 1995
2 sentences

2004This Court has "pointed out that the purpose of these provisions ‘was to codify existing public official immunity, and not to extend the scope of qualified immunity beyond its Maryland common law boundaries.' " Lovelace v. Anderson, 366 Md. 690, 704 , 785 A.2d 726, 734 (2001), quoting Ashton v. Brown, 339 Md. 70 , 116 n. 23, 660 A.2d 447 , 470 n. 23 (1995). 3 .

2002See CJ § 5-302; CJ § 5-303; Lovelace v. Anderson, 366 Md. 690, 707 , 785 A.2d 726 (2001); Ashton, 339 Md. at 104 , 107-08 & n. 19, 660 A.2d 447 ; see also Housing Auth. of Baltimore City v. Bennett, 359 Md. 356, 362 , 754 A.2d 367 (2000)(reviewing effect of LGTCA on claims against local government employee); DiPino v. Davis, 354 Md. 18, 49-50 , 729 A.2d 354 (1999)(same).

22002–2004
Ashton v. Brown green
md · 1995
2 sentences

2004This Court has "pointed out that the purpose of these provisions ‘was to codify existing public official immunity, and not to extend the scope of qualified immunity beyond its Maryland common law boundaries.' " Lovelace v. Anderson, 366 Md. 690, 704 , 785 A.2d 726, 734 (2001), quoting Ashton v. Brown, 339 Md. 70 , 116 n. 23, 660 A.2d 447 , 470 n. 23 (1995). 3 .

2002See CJ § 5-302; CJ § 5-303; Lovelace v. Anderson, 366 Md. 690, 707 , 785 A.2d 726 (2001); Ashton, 339 Md. at 104 , 107-08 & n. 19, 660 A.2d 447 ; see also Housing Auth. of Baltimore City v. Bennett, 359 Md. 356, 362 , 754 A.2d 367 (2000)(reviewing effect of LGTCA on claims against local government employee); DiPino v. Davis, 354 Md. 18, 49-50 , 729 A.2d 354 (1999)(same).

22002–2004
DiPino v. Davis green
md · 1999
2 sentences

2002See CJ § 5-302; CJ § 5-303; Lovelace v. Anderson, 366 Md. 690, 707 , 785 A.2d 726 (2001); Ashton, 339 Md. at 104 , 107-08 & n. 19, 660 A.2d 447 ; see also Housing Auth. of Baltimore City v. Bennett, 359 Md. 356, 362 , 754 A.2d 367 (2000)(reviewing effect of LGTCA on claims against local government employee); DiPino v. Davis, 354 Md. 18, 49-50 , 729 A.2d 354 (1999)(same).

2002See CJ § 5-302; CJ § 5-303; Lovelace v. Anderson, 366 Md. 690, 707 , 785 A.2d 726 (2001); Ashton, 339 Md. at 104 , 107-08 & n. 19, 660 A.2d 447 ; see also Housing Auth. of Baltimore City v. Bennett, 359 Md. 356, 362 , 754 A.2d 367 (2000)(reviewing effect of LGTCA on claims against local government employee); DiPino v. Davis, 354 Md. 18, 49-50 , 729 A.2d 354 (1999)(same).

12002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MD § Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-522 (3) MD § Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 12-105 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 6 (1986–1999) MD 5 (2002–2012)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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