Document: 471 U.S. 288 105 S.Ct. 2065 85 L.Ed.2d 275 SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT, et al., petitioners,v.Madelin H. KNOLL No. 82-1889 (A-667) Supreme Court of the United States April 17, 1985 On writ certiorari to Appeals for Third Circuit. PER CURIAM. 1 She sought equitable and compensatory relief under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleged acts discrimination which occurred in August 1979, May 1980, September 1980. 2 The District dismissed claim because it was not brought within 6-month limitations period applies 3 "[a]n action against any officer government unit anything done execution his office, except an subject another limitation specified this subchapter." Pa.Cons.Stat. 5522(b)(1) (1982). 4 reversed, holding that "application six-month would be inconsistent with policies legislative history underlying 1983" "the six-year residuary provision scheme should govern dispute." 699 F.2d 137, 139 (CA3 1983). We granted certiorari, 468 1204, 104 3571, 82 870 (1984), heard argument. 5 judgment is now vacated, case remanded further consideration light our decision Wilson v. Garcia, at 261, 1938, 83 ---- we have held all claims characterized statute purposes as actions recover damages injuries person. 6 It so ordered. 7 Opinion on remand, 763 584. 8 Justice POWELL took no part or case.

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