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Zemater Jr. v. Public Action to Deliver Shelter Inc
N.D. Ill. · 2024 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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illinois courts analyze ihra claims under a framework that is practically indistinguishable from the ada framework
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United States v. City Of Philadelphia
(3×)
3rd Cir. · 1981 · signal: but see · confidence high
But see Haines v. Kerner, 404 U.S. 519 , 92 S.Ct. 594 , 30 L.Ed.2d 652 (1972); Jenkins v. McKeithen, 395 U.S. 411 , 89 S.Ct. 1843 , 23 L.Ed.2d 404 (1969) (plurality opinion) 6 See, e. g., Johns Manville Sales Corp. v. Chicago Title & Trust Co., 261 F.Supp. 905, 908 (N.D.Ill.1966) Defendants also seek to have the amended complaint dismissed as being excessively prolix contrary to the "... simple, concise and direct ..." and "... short and plain statement of the claim ..." requirement of Rule 8 subsections (c)(1) and (a)(2), respectively.
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United States v. City of Philadelphia
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3rd Cir. · 1980 · signal: but see · confidence high
But see Haines v. Kerner, 404 U.S. 519 , 92 S.Ct. 594 , 30 L.Ed.2d 652 (1972); Jenkins v. McKeithen, 395 U.S. 411 , 89 S.Ct. 1843 , 23 L.Ed.2d 404 (1969) (plurality opinion). .
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Zesiger
D. Kan. · 2026 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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May
D. Kan. · 2026 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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McIlwain
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W.D. Ky. · 2026 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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ro se pleadings are held to a less stringent standard than formal pleadings drafted by attorneys.
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Oswald
S.D. Fla. · 2026 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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pro se pleadings are held to a less stringent standard than those pleadings drafted by attorneys and will, therefore, be liberally construed
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Rendon
E.D. Mich. · 2026 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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pro se plaintiffs enjoy the benefit of a liberal construction of their pleadings and filings.
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D. Kan. · 2026 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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POLIMEDA
D.N.J. · 2026 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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ro se pleadings must be liberally construed.
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Charles Moore v. Hillary Brown
E.D. Mich. · 2026 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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pro se plaintiffs enjoy the benefit of a liberal construction of their pleadings and filings.
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DOR
D.N.J. · 2025 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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ro se pleadings must be liberally construed.
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Clelland
D. Kan. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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Bangurah
E.D. Mich. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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pro se plaintiffs enjoy the benefit of a liberal construction of their pleadings and filings.
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Mayar
W.D.N.C. · 2025 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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liberal construction of the pleadings is particularly appropriate where ... there is a pro se complaint raising civil rights issues.
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Bryant
W.D.N.C. · 2025 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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liberal construction of the pleadings is particularly appropriate where ... there is a pro se complaint raising civil rights issues.
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POLIMEDA
D.N.J. · 2025 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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ro se pleadings must be liberally construed.
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Wenger v. Serrault-Wiseman
D. Kan. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because mr. trackwell appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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Thompson v. Miniard
E.D. Mich. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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pro se plaintiffs enjoy the benefit of a liberal construction of their pleadings and filings.
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FIG, LLC FBO SEC PTY v. Al-Malik Divine
S.D. Ohio · 2025 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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allegations of the pro se complaint... to less stringent standards than formal pleadings drafted by lawyers
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Hubbs v. City of Charlotte
W.D.N.C. · 2025 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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liberal construction of the pleadings is particularly appropriate where ... there is a pro se complaint raising civil rights issues.
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JPMorgan Chase Bank, N. A. v. Mullady
W.D.N.C. · 2025 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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liberal construction of the pleadings is particularly appropriate where . . . there is a pro se complaint raising civil rights issues.
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Rawlings v. Well Biz Brands
D. Kan. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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Hayes v. Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners
D. Kan. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because mr. trackwell appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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Crump v. Unified Government of Johnson County
D. Kan. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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Crump v. Unified Government of Johnson County
D. Kan. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because mr. trackwell appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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Gorsline v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
D. Kan. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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Neisen v. Nueces County
S.D. Tex. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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to give advice would entail the district court's becoming a player in the adversary process rather than remaining its referee.
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POLIMEDA v. OUTDOORSY
D.N.J. · 2025 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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ro se pleadings must be liberally construed
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Moore v. Saint Paul Police Department
D. Minnesota · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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ro se complaints are to be construed liberally.
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Rhone v. Schmanke
D. Kan. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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Braggs v. Madden
S.D. Cal. · 2025 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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he district court must construe pro se 18 habeas filings liberally
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Crump v. Unified Government of Johnson County
D. Kan. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because mr. trackwell appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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Barnett v. Cayer
W.D.N.C. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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liberal construction of the pleadings is particularly appropriate where ... there is a pro se complaint raising civil rights issues.
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Barnett v. Kaufman
W.D.N.C. · 2025 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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liberal construction of the pleadings is particularly appropriate where ... there is a pro se complaint raising civil rights issues.
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Cole v. Bojangles
W.D.N.C. · 2024 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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liberal construction of the pleadings is particularly appropriate where . . . there is a pro se complaint raising civil rights issues.
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Baldwin v. Maiden Police Department
W.D.N.C. · 2024 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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liberal construction of the pleadings is particularly appropriate where . . . there is a pro se complaint raising civil rights issues.
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Hulett v. Olathe Medical Center
D. Kan. · 2024 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because mr. trackwell appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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Nesbitt v. Mayorkas
W.D.N.C. · 2024 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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liberal construction of the pleadings is particularly appropriate where . . . there is a pro se complaint raising civil rights issues.
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ATES v. GEICO INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC
M.D. Ga. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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a complaint drawn by a lawyer is properly held to a higher standard than one drafted by a layman.
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Boldridge v. Atchison, Kansas, City of
D. Kan. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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Gleason v. Zmuda
D. Kan. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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Cheadle v. Dinwiddie
10th Cir. · 2024 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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e hold to less stringent standards than formal pleadings drafted by lawyers . . . .
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Albright (ID 99790) v. Harbin
D. Kan. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because mr. trackwell appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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(PC) Singh v. Blizzard
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E.D. Cal. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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dismissal of a pro se complaint without leave to 14 amend is proper only if it is absolutely clear that the deficiencies of the complaint could not be 15 cured by amendment.
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Hill v. Kijakazi
S.D. Tex. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because is pro se, construe his pleadings liberally.
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Scriven v. Vital Core, LLC
D. Kan. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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because mr. trackwell appears pro se, we review his pleadings and other papers liberally and hold them to a less stringent standard than those drafted by attorneys.
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(PS) Ellis v. County of El Dorado Mental Health Division
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E.D. Cal. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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dismissal of a pro se complaint without leave to 14 amend is proper only if it is absolutely clear that the deficiencies of the complaint could not be 15 cured by amendment.
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(PS) Sweeting v. FBI
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E.D. Cal. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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dismissal of a pro se complaint without leave to 14 amend is proper only if it is absolutely clear that the deficiencies of the complaint could not be 15 cured by amendment.
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(PS) Bird v. Porter
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E.D. Cal. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote
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dismissal of a pro se complaint without leave to 1 amend is proper only if it is absolutely clear that the deficiencies of the complaint could not be 2 cured by amendment.