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Eleventh Amendment immunity in North Dakota

10 North Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 1983–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Dakota 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
Leadbetter v. Rosegreen
nd · 1991 · cited in 2 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Leadbetter v. Rose , 467 N.W.2d 431, 437 (N.D. 1991) (“[T]he Eleventh Amendment of the United States Constitution bars a citizen from bringing suit against that citizen’s own state in federal court unless the state waives its immunity and consents to suit in federal court.”), overruled on other grounds , Bulman v. Hulstrand Constr.

2017See Leadbetter v. Rose, 467 N.W.2d 431, 437 (N.D. 1991) (“[T]he Eleventh Amendment of the United States Constitution bars a citizen from bringing suit against that citizen’s own state in federal court unless the state waives its immunity and consents to suit in federal court.”), overruled on other grounds, Bulman v, Hulstrand Constr.

22
Kristensen v. Strindengreen
nd · 1983 · cited in 2 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1991–1995
2 sentences

1991XI, provides: "The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by citizens of another state, or by citizens or subjects of any foreign state." In Kristensen, supra, 343 N.W.2d at 72, n. 4 , we said that the basic principles relating to nominal and real parties in interest in North Dakota are substantially similar to Eleventh Amendment analysis. [3] Other courts have held that similar constitutional provisions are not self-executing and require legislative action to maintain a suit ag

1991XI, provides: "The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by citizens of another state, or by citizens or subjects of any foreign state." In Kristensen, supra, 343 N.W.2d at 72, n. 4 , we said that the basic principles relating to nominal and real parties in interest in North Dakota are substantially similar to Eleventh Amendment analysis. .

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Livingood v. Meecegreen
nd · 1991 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See Livingood v. Meece, 477 N.W.2d 183, 190 (N.D.1991); Will v. Michigan Dept. of State Police, 491 U.S. 58, 71-73 , 109 S.Ct. 2304, 2312 , 105 L.Ed.2d 45 (1989). [¶ 38] State officials sued for damages in their personal or individual capacities, however, are “persons” under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 .

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Kapil v. Association of Pennsylvania State Collegegreen
pacommwct · 1982 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983The Court held that Congress, in enacting § 1983, did not intend “to override the traditional sovereign immunity of the States.” 9 We recognize that the Court’s decision in Quern rested in part on the absence of any congressional intent to override the States’ Eleventh Amendment immunity to suits in Federal courts, and thus the case does not definitively settle the question of what effect § 1983 may have on a State’s sovereign immunity when an action is brought in a State court. 10 However, we agree with the observations of the court in Kapil v. Ass’n of Pa. State College, Etc., 68 Pa. Commw.

1983The Court held that Congress, in enacting § 1983, did not intend “to override the traditional sovereign immunity of the States.” 9 We recognize that the Court’s decision in Quern rested in part on the absence of any congressional intent to override the States’ Eleventh Amendment immunity to suits in Federal courts, and thus the case does not definitively settle the question of what effect § 1983 may have on a State’s sovereign immunity when an action is brought in a State court. 10 However, we agree with the observations of the court in Kapil v. Ass’n of Pa. State College, Etc., 68 Pa. Commw.

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Alabama v. Pughgreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983See also Alabama v. Pugh, 438 U.S. 781 , 98 S.Ct. 3057 , 57 L.Ed.2d 1114 (1978).

1983See also Alabama v. Pugh, 438 U.S. 781 , 98 S.Ct. 3057 , 57 L.Ed.2d 1114 (1978).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Perry Center, Inc. v. Heitkamp green
nd · 1998
2 sentences

2019In Wheeler v. Burgum , 2018 ND 109 , ¶ 6, 910 N.W.2d 845 , this Court explained: "Neither a state, an entity with Eleventh Amendment immunity, nor state officials sued in their official capacity are 'persons' under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , and neither is subject to suit under the statute in federal or state court." Perry Center, Inc. v. Heitkamp , 1998 ND 78 , ¶ 37, 576 N.W.2d 505 .

2019In Wheeler v. Burgum , 2018 ND 109 , ¶ 6, 910 N.W.2d 845 , this Court explained: "Neither a state, an entity with Eleventh Amendment immunity, nor state officials sued in their official capacity are 'persons' under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , and neither is subject to suit under the statute in federal or state court." Perry Center, Inc. v. Heitkamp , 1998 ND 78 , ¶ 37, 576 N.W.2d 505 .

32018–2019
Wheeler v. Burgum neutral
nd · 2018
2 sentences

2019In Wheeler v. Burgum, 2018 ND 109, ¶ 6 , 910 N.W.2d 845 , this Court explained: “Neither a state, an entity with Eleventh Amendment immunity, nor state officials sued in their official capacity are ‘persons’ under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , and neither is subject to suit under the statute in federal or state court.” Perry Center, Inc. v. Heitkamp, 1998 ND 78, ¶ 37 , 576 N.W.2d 505 .

2019In Wheeler v. Burgum , 2018 ND 109 , ¶ 6, 910 N.W.2d 845 , this Court explained: "Neither a state, an entity with Eleventh Amendment immunity, nor state officials sued in their official capacity are 'persons' under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , and neither is subject to suit under the statute in federal or state court." Perry Center, Inc. v. Heitkamp , 1998 ND 78 , ¶ 37, 576 N.W.2d 505 .

22019–2019
State v. Parks neutral
nd · 2018
2 sentences

2019In Wheeler v. Burgum, 2018 ND 109, ¶ 6 , 910 N.W.2d 845 , this Court explained: “Neither a state, an entity with Eleventh Amendment immunity, nor state officials sued in their official capacity are ‘persons’ under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , and neither is subject to suit under the statute in federal or state court.” Perry Center, Inc. v. Heitkamp, 1998 ND 78, ¶ 37 , 576 N.W.2d 505 .

2019In Wheeler v. Burgum , 2018 ND 109 , ¶ 6, 910 N.W.2d 845 , this Court explained: "Neither a state, an entity with Eleventh Amendment immunity, nor state officials sued in their official capacity are 'persons' under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , and neither is subject to suit under the statute in federal or state court." Perry Center, Inc. v. Heitkamp , 1998 ND 78 , ¶ 37, 576 N.W.2d 505 .

22019–2019
Will v. Michigan Department of State Police green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

1993As we held last Term in Will v. Michigan Dept. of State Police, 491 U.S. 58 [ 109 S.Ct. 2304 , 105 L.Ed.2d 45 ] (1989), an entity with Eleventh Amendment immunity is not a “person” within the meaning of § 1983.

1993As we held last Term in Will v. Michigan Dept. of State Police, 491 U.S. 58 [ 109 S.Ct. 2304 , 105 L.Ed.2d 45 ] (1989), an entity with Eleventh Amendment immunity is not a “person” within the meaning of § 1983.

21993–1998
Hans v. Louisiana green
· 1890
2 sentences

1991Leadbetter’s argument ignores that a plurality in Welch did not overrule Hans v. Louisiana, 134 U.S. 1 , 10 S.Ct. 504 , 33 L.Ed. 842 (1890), and the principle that the Eleventh Amendment of the United States Constitution bars a citizen from bringing suit against that citizen’s own state in federal court unless the state waives its immunity and consents to suit in federal court.

1991Leadbetter’s argument ignores that a plurality in Welch did not overrule Hans v. Louisiana, 134 U.S. 1 , 10 S.Ct. 504 , 33 L.Ed. 842 (1890), and the principle that the Eleventh Amendment of the United States Constitution bars a citizen from bringing suit against that citizen’s own state in federal court unless the state waives its immunity and consents to suit in federal court.

11991–1991
Welch v. Texas Department of Highways & Public Transportation green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1991Relying upon Justice Brennan’s dissent in Welch v. Texas Dept. of Highways and Public Transportation, 483 U.S. 468 , 107 S.Ct. 2941 , 97 L.Ed.2d 389 (1987), Leadbetter also contends that the First 8 and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution negate the Eleventh Amendment requirement that a State must consent to a suit by one of its own citizens.

1991Relying upon Justice Brennan’s dissent in Welch v. Texas Dept. of Highways and Public Transportation, 483 U.S. 468 , 107 S.Ct. 2941 , 97 L.Ed.2d 389 (1987), Leadbetter also contends that the First 8 and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution negate the Eleventh Amendment requirement that a State must consent to a suit by one of its own citizens.

11991–1991
Ex Parte Young green
· 1908
2 sentences

1983In Scheuer , the Supreme Court *73 held, on the basis of Ex parte Young, 209 U.S. 123 , 28 S.Ct. 441 , 52 L.Ed. 714 (1908), that State officials do not enjoy personal Eleventh Amendment immunity to damage suits for deprivations of Federal rights under color of State law under § 1983.

1983In Scheuer , the Supreme Court *73 held, on the basis of Ex parte Young, 209 U.S. 123 , 28 S.Ct. 441 , 52 L.Ed. 714 (1908), that State officials do not enjoy personal Eleventh Amendment immunity to damage suits for deprivations of Federal rights under color of State law under § 1983.

11983–1983
Scheuer v. Rhodes red
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1983The lower court had “held ... that the defendants were being sued in their official and representative capacities and that the actions were therefore in effect against the State of Ohio.” Scheuer, supra, 416 U.S. at 236 , 94 S.Ct. at 1686 , 40 L.Ed.2d at 96 .

1983The lower court had “held ... that the defendants were being sued in their official and representative capacities and that the actions were therefore in effect against the State of Ohio.” Scheuer, supra, 416 U.S. at 236 , 94 S.Ct. at 1686 , 40 L.Ed.2d at 96 .

11983–1983

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (6)

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

TX 64 (1992–2025) CA 29 (1984–2025) MD 24 (1986–2026) PA 21 (1983–2026) FL 20 (1986–2010) IN 19 (1993–2020) NY 16 (1978–2025) NM 14 (1986–2016) AL 13 (1983–2016) MI 11 (1983–2025) GA 11 (2002–2026) NJ 11 (1991–2025) CO 10 (1990–2026) ND 10 (1983–2019) CT 9 (1984–2020) MA 9 (1981–2004) ME 8 (1995–2018) WV 8 (1982–2023) IL 8 (1999–2025) NC 8 (1983–2013) OR 7 (1992–2007) HI 6 (1992–2025) OH 6 (1991–2005) IA 5 (2001–2020) WA 5 (1991–2016) LA 5 (1995–2009) VA 5 (2023–2025) AK 5 (1981–2017) KS 5 (1994–2016) MN 4 (1985–2017) AR 4 (1998–2014) DC 4 (1992–2022) AZ 4 (1988–2022) WY 4 (2010–2018) RI 3 (1983–2009) OK 3 (1981–1999) SC 3 (1990–2003) VI 3 (2023–2025) MT 3 (1992–2017) NE 3 (1984–2015) VT 3 (1990–2023) TN 2 (1992–2023) KY 2 (2011–2013) DE 2 (1998–1999) SD 2 (1997–1997) UT 2 (2014–2018) ID 2 (1987–1993) NV 2 (2006–2021) MP 2 (1996–2024)

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