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Citation: 422 U.S. 563

1. O'Connor v. Donaldson, No. 74-8 , SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, Argued January 15, 1975 , June 26, 1975

OVERVIEW: A patient's constitutional right to freedom was violated where a mental hospital knowingly confined him against his will even though he was not dangerous and was capable of surviving safely in freedom by himself or with the help others.


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