11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Spring Valley Farms v. Crow: Upholding Due Process in Bankruptcy Discharges

Date: Jan 18, 1989

Spring Valley Farms v. Crow: Upholding Due Process in Bankruptcy Discharges 1. Introduction The case of In re Spring Valley Farms, Inc., Debtor delves into the intricacies of bankruptcy law,...

O'Neal v. Cook: Defining the Limits of Political Patronage in Public Employment

Date: Jan 13, 1989

O'Neal v. Cook: Defining the Limits of Political Patronage in Public Employment Introduction The case O'Neal Terry et al. v. A.C. Cook et al., decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

PARKER v. AMERSON: Establishing County Liability under Section 1983

Date: Jan 12, 1989

PARKER v. AMERSON: Establishing County Liability under Section 1983 Introduction PARKER v. AMERSON is a seminal case heard by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in 1989. The...

Affirmation of Denial of Habeas Relief in Gates v. Zant: Analysis of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Due Process Claims

Date: Jan 7, 1989

Affirmation of Denial of Habeas Relief in Gates v. Zant: Analysis of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Due Process Claims Introduction The case of Johnny Lee Gates v. Walter Zant, adjudicated by...

Denial of Appointed Counsel in §1983 Actions Not Immediately Appealable under 28 U.S.C. §1291: Holt v. Ford

Date: Jan 5, 1989

Denial of Appointed Counsel in §1983 Actions Not Immediately Appealable under 28 U.S.C. §1291: Holt v. Ford Introduction Robert Holt, the plaintiff-appellant, challenged the denial of appointed...

Reflectone, Inc. v. Farrand Industries: Clarifying the Standards for Piercing the Corporate Veil under Florida Law

Date: Jan 4, 1989

Reflectone, Inc. v. Farrand Industries: Clarifying the Standards for Piercing the Corporate Veil under Florida Law Introduction In Reflectone, Inc. v. Farrand Optical Company, Inc., Farrand...

Recalibration of Attorney's Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act: Comprehensive Commentary on JEAN v. NELSON

Date: Dec 28, 1988

Recalibration of Attorney's Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act: Comprehensive Commentary on JEAN v. NELSON Introduction The case of Marie Lucie Jean, et al., Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. Alan C....

Federal Jurisdiction Over Ancillary Claims and Indemnity Rights: Maseda v. Honda Motor Co. Implications

Date: Dec 20, 1988

Federal Jurisdiction Over Ancillary Claims and Indemnity Rights: Maseda v. Honda Motor Co. Implications Introduction The case of Maseda v. Honda Motor Company, Ltd., adjudicated by the United States...

Establishing Standards for Missing Witness Inference and Indemnity in Negligence Cases: CARRIE V. JONES v. OTIS Elevator Co.

Date: Dec 9, 1988

Establishing Standards for Missing Witness Inference and Indemnity in Negligence Cases: CARRIE V. JONES v. OTIS Elevator Company Introduction The case of CARRIE V. JONES v. OTIS Elevator Company...

State Action Doctrine Clarified: Private Union Exclusion of Media Not Considered State Action in NBC v. CWA

Date: Nov 29, 1988

State Action Doctrine Clarified: Private Union Exclusion of Media Not Considered State Action in NBC v. CWA Introduction The case of National Broadcasting Company, Inc. (NBC) v. Communications...

Reversing Eleventh Amendment Immunity: Enhancing Indigent Defense Rights in Georgia

Date: Nov 24, 1988

Reversing Eleventh Amendment Immunity: Enhancing Indigent Defense Rights in Georgia Introduction In the landmark case of Horace Luckey, III, et al. v. Joe Frank Harris, Governor, et al., the United...

Ensuring Adequate Discovery Before Summary Judgment: Insights from Snook v. Trust Company

Date: Nov 8, 1988

Ensuring Adequate Discovery Before Summary Judgment: Insights from Snook v. Trust Company Introduction The case of Snook, Hinson, and Prevatt v. Trust Company of Georgia Bank of Savannah, 859 F.2d...

Affirmed Reasonable Suspicion in Traffic Stops for Narcotics Investigation: United States v. Hardy & Huffman

Date: Nov 5, 1988

Affirmed Reasonable Suspicion in Traffic Stops for Narcotics Investigation: United States v. Hardy & Huffman Introduction The case of United States of America v. Charles Gilbert Hardy and Buddy...

Enhanced Legal Standards for Disability Determinations under the Social Security Act: Insights from Cannon v. Bowen

Date: Nov 3, 1988

Enhanced Legal Standards for Disability Determinations under the Social Security Act: Insights from Cannon v. Bowen Introduction Cannon v. Bowen, 858 F.2d 1541 (11th Cir. 1988), serves as a pivotal...

Enhancing Compliance with Court Orders: Insights from United States v. John W. Roberts

Date: Oct 26, 1988

Enhancing Compliance with Court Orders: Insights from United States v. John W. Roberts Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. John W. Roberts, 858 F.2d 698 (11th Cir. 1988),...

Limits of Debtor’s Authority in Settlements Under Bankruptcy Code: Jones v. Harrell

Date: Oct 25, 1988

Limits of Debtor’s Authority in Settlements Under Bankruptcy Code: Jones v. Harrell Introduction Howard W. Jones, Trustee in Bankruptcy for James Steven Boyd and Teresa Irene Boyd v. Kelly Harrell...

Affirmation of Arbitration Award Standards: O.R. Securities, Inc. v. Professional Planning Associates, Inc.

Date: Oct 13, 1988

Affirmation of Arbitration Award Standards: O.R. Securities, Inc. v. Professional Planning Associates, Inc. Introduction The case of O.R. Securities, Inc. v. Professional Planning Associates, Inc....

Extension of Absolute Immunity to Grand Jury Testimony: Strength v. Hubert and Carroll

Date: Oct 7, 1988

Extension of Absolute Immunity to Grand Jury Testimony: Strength v. Hubert and Carroll Introduction In Strength v. Hubert and Carroll, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit...

Preemption of State Fraud Claims under the National Labor Relations Act: Analysis of Parker v. Connors Steel Company

Date: Sep 30, 1988

Preemption of State Fraud Claims under the National Labor Relations Act: Analysis of Parker v. Connors Steel Company Introduction Parker v. Connors Steel Company, 855 F.2d 1510 (11th Cir. 1988), is a...

Balancing Protected Speech and Employment Decisions: Kurtz v. Vickrey Appellate Analysis

Date: Sep 20, 1988

Balancing Protected Speech and Employment Decisions: Kurtz v. Vickrey Appellate Analysis Introduction In Kurtz v. Vickrey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit addressed...

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