What is the legal test for bringing a civil action against an individual acting in his official capacity?
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The following excerpt is from Chuidian v. Philippine Nat. Bank, 912 F.2d 1095 (9th Cir. 1990):
It is generally recognized that a suit against an individual acting in his official capacity is the practical equivalent of a suit against the sovereign directly. Monell v.
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