3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Limitation of the Federal Privacy Act on the Federal Tort Claims Act: O'Donnell v. United States

Date: Dec 16, 1989

Limitation of the Federal Privacy Act on the Federal Tort Claims Act: O'Donnell v. United States Introduction In the landmark case Thomas J. O'Donnell, Appellant, v. United States of America (891...

Limitations of State Immunity in Federal Rights Violations: Insights from Good v. Dauphin County Social Services

Date: Dec 16, 1989

Limitations of State Immunity in Federal Rights Violations: Insights from Good v. Dauphin County Social Services Introduction The case of Good, Sandra and Good, Jochebed v. Dauphin County Social...

Defining the "Ordinary Course of Business" in Preferential Transfers: Insights from Fyfe, Inc. v. Bradco Supply Corp.

Date: Dec 9, 1989

Defining the "Ordinary Course of Business" in Preferential Transfers: Insights from Fyfe, Inc. v. Bradco Supply Corp. Introduction Fyfe, Inc. of Florida v. Bradco Supply Corporation is a pivotal case...

Enhancing Defendants' Rights in CCE Cases and Presentence Reporting: United States v. Kostrick et al.

Date: Dec 9, 1989

Enhancing Defendants' Rights in CCE Cases and Presentence Reporting: United States v. Kostrick et al. Introduction In the landmark case United States v. Kostrick et al., the United States Court of...

Expanding the Definition of "Seller" under Section 12(2) of the Securities Act: A Commentary on In Re Craftmatic Securities Litigation

Date: Nov 30, 1989

Expanding the Definition of "Seller" under Section 12(2) of the Securities Act: A Commentary on In Re Craftmatic Securities Litigation Introduction In the case of In Re Craftmatic Securities...

Limits on Procedural Due Process and Emotional Distress Claims in Police Employment: Clark v. Township of Falls

Date: Nov 23, 1989

Limits on Procedural Due Process and Emotional Distress Claims in Police Employment: Clark v. Township of Falls Introduction Clark v. Township of Falls (890 F.2d 611, United States Court of Appeals,...

Deliberate Indifference Standard under 42 U.S.C. § 1983: Insights from Williams v. Borough of West Chester

Date: Nov 22, 1989

Deliberate Indifference Standard under 42 U.S.C. § 1983: Insights from Williams v. Borough of West Chester Introduction Williams v. Borough of West Chester, Pennsylvania (891 F.2d 458, 1989) is a...

DeLuca v. United States: Clarifying the Applicability of Habeas Corpus in Sentencing Defects

Date: Nov 16, 1989

DeLuca v. United States: Clarifying the Applicability of Habeas Corpus in Sentencing Defects Introduction UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DeLUCA, DOMINIC ANGELO, 889 F.2d 503 (3d Cir. 1989), is a pivotal...

Affirmation of Denial of Severance in Joint Conspiracy Trial: United States v. Thomson

Date: Oct 31, 1989

Affirmation of Denial of Severance in Joint Conspiracy Trial: United States v. Thomson Introduction In United States v. David Thomson, 888 F.2d 300 (3d Cir. 1989), the United States Court of Appeals...

Establishing Burden of Proof and Admissibility of Grand Jury Testimony in Sentencing: United States v. McDowell, Jr.

Date: Oct 26, 1989

Establishing Burden of Proof and Admissibility of Grand Jury Testimony in Sentencing: United States v. McDowell, Jr. Introduction United States of America v. John W. McDowell, Jr., 888 F.2d 285 (3d...

Declaratory Judgment Standards in Insurance Duty to Defend Cases: Third Circuit Sets Precedent

Date: Oct 19, 1989

Declaratory Judgment Standards in Insurance Duty to Defend Cases: Third Circuit Sets Precedent Introduction The case Terra Nova Insurance Company, Ltd. v. 900 Bar, Inc. addressed pivotal questions...

Finality of Confirmed Chapter 13 Plans: Acceptance by Timely Objection Failure

Date: Oct 13, 1989

Finality of Confirmed Chapter 13 Plans: Acceptance by Timely Objection Failure Introduction The case of In Re Fred J. Szostek, Denise M. Szostek, Appellants, 886 F.2d 1405 (3d Cir. 1989), addresses a...

Affirmation of Solicitation Conviction Based on Circumstantial Evidence and Proper Sentencing Guideline Application in United States v. McNeill

Date: Oct 12, 1989

Affirmation of Solicitation Conviction Based on Circumstantial Evidence and Proper Sentencing Guideline Application in United States v. McNeill Introduction United States of America v. James P....

Affirming Summary Judgment in Defiant Trespass Claims Under 42 U.S.C. §1983: Probable Cause and Rule 56(f) Compliance

Date: Oct 7, 1989

Affirming Summary Judgment in Defiant Trespass Claims Under 42 U.S.C. §1983: Probable Cause and Rule 56(f) Compliance Introduction In the case of Charles Radich and Howard Walton v. W. Wilson Goode...

Equitable Estoppel Overriding Statute of Limitations in Business Ownership Misrepresentation

Date: Oct 4, 1989

Equitable Estoppel Overriding Statute of Limitations in Business Ownership Misrepresentation: Bechtel v. Robinson & Gray Introduction The case of Bechtel; Greene v. Robinson & Gray serves as a...

Enhancing Deference to Foreign Plaintiff’s Choice of Forum in Forum Non Conveniens Cases

Date: Oct 3, 1989

Enhancing Deference to Foreign Plaintiff’s Choice of Forum in Forum Non Conveniens Cases Introduction In the case of Adolf Lony, Appellant, v. E.I. Du Pont de Nemours Company, adjudicated by the...

Third Circuit Establishes Criteria for Partial In Forma Pauperis Status in Transcript Funding Requests

Date: Sep 28, 1989

Third Circuit Establishes Criteria for Partial In Forma Pauperis Status in Transcript Funding Requests Introduction In the landmark case Russell F. Walker v. People Express Airlines, Inc., the United...

Expanded Standing Under RICO: Shearin v. E.F. Hutton Group, Inc.

Date: Sep 21, 1989

Expanded Standing Under RICO: Shearin v. E.F. Hutton Group, Inc. Introduction The case of K. Kay Shearin v. The E.F. Hutton Group, Inc., decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third...

Sufficient Evidence Standards in Child Pornography Cases: Analysis of United States v. Villard

Date: Sep 20, 1989

Sufficient Evidence Standards in Child Pornography Cases: Analysis of United States v. Villard Introduction The case of United States of America v. Robert David Villard, reported at 885 F.2d 117,...

Enforcement of Pre-Petition Arbitration Agreements by Bankruptcy Trustees: Hays v. Merrill Lynch

Date: Sep 16, 1989

Enforcement of Pre-Petition Arbitration Agreements by Bankruptcy Trustees: Hays v. Merrill Lynch Introduction The case of Hays and Company, as Trustee for Monge Oil Corporation v. Merrill Lynch,...