The Supreme Court weighs in with their opinion of heightened pleadings. Specifically, a dim view is taken, striking many heightened pleading requirements in a pair of cases

Swierkiewicz v. Sorema, NA
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green
Leatherman v. Tarrant County Narcotics and Coordination Unit

 
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