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Mathews v. Eldridge
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Mathews v. Eldridge | |
Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
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Citation | |
Date decided | February 24, 1976 |
Facts
Eldridge received Social Security disability benefits.
Procedural History
Eldridge files a federal lawsuit because his disability benefits were terminated without a hearing (due process).
Rule
The Mathews test involves
- the private interest affected by the official action;
- the risk of erroneous deprivation
- the government’s interest.
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