The court decisions are listed under 17 topics. The topics include jurisdiction under civil rights statutes, civil rights and habeas corpus compared, magistrate's role, forma pauperis petitions, alternatives for direction of service, the frivolous or malicious test, and requirements for a cause of action under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983. Other court decisions referenced pertain to requirements for a cause of action under 42 U.S.C. Section 1985 and 1986 and under 28 U.S.C. Section 1331, defenses, the motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim, motion for summary judgment, abatement of action upon death of a party, and class actions by pro se plaintiffs. Pendant jurisdiction and relief are the remaining topics covered in the listed court decisions.