Haines v. Kerner, 404 U.S. 519 (1972)

Haines v. Kerner


No. 70-5025


Argued December 6, 1971
Decided January 13, 1972
404 U.S. 519

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT

Syllabus

Prisoner’s pro se complaint seeking to recover damages for claimed physical injuries and deprivation of rights in imposing disciplinary confinement should not have been dismissed without affording him the opportunity to present evidence on his claims.

427 F.2d 71, reversed and remanded.