Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Arizona

Civil liability

Are members of the U.S. Congress

subject to civil litigation for actions

taken that damage me?


Asked on 3/18/09, 9:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Civil liability

Yes and no. If a member of Congress breaks a contract with you, wrecks your car, etc., you can sue her just as you could anyone else who did the same thing. However, you can't win a lawsuit based upon how she does her job.

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Answered on 3/24/09, 5:07 pm


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