Opinion · Supreme Court of the United States

Lott v. Firemen & Policemen's Pension Fund Board of Trustees

Lott v. Firemen & Policemen's Pension Fund Bd. of Trs., 488 U.S. 927 (1988)

Type
Opinion
Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
1988-10-31
Topic
general

How later courts describe this case

  • defendant must prove by preponderance of evidence that there was knowing and intentional falsehood or reckless disregard for truth and that challenged statement was essential to finding probable cause
  • question whether misstatements or omissions are material to a finding of probable cause is subject to de novo review

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