In what types of cases is the arbitrary and capricious standard most commonly used?
The arbitrary and capricious standard is most commonly applied in administrative law cases reviewing federal or state agency decisions under the Administrative Procedure Act. Courts use it to uphold agency action unless it lacks a rational basis, ignores important evidence, or reflects an unexplained departure from established policy. This article explains the case types where […]
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