As explained in the tendered brief (a copy of which is posted below) the judicial immunity rule applies even if the judge acted with malice. (news.lawreader.com)
Despite the jury award, it's not clear how much Zauflik will actually take home given state sovereign immunity rules that limit liability for school districts and municipalities, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer. (philadelphiapersonalinjuryblog.com)
Extending the spousal immunity rule to common - law couples in criminal matters is unlikely to have any bearing on family law, Greater Toronto - area family lawyer Andrew Feldstein tells Law Times. (advocatedaily.com)