Establishing General Jurisdiction Through Continuous and Systematic Business Contacts: Provident National Bank v. California Federal Savings Loan Association Introduction The case Provident National...
Lovelace v. Acme Markets: Affirming Strict Compliance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(j) Introduction Shelldon Lovelace, employed as a cashier by Acme Markets, Inc., alleged racial discrimination culminating...
Exhaustion of State Remedies and Standing in Prison Disciplinary Hearings: Ralph Brown v. Fauver Introduction The case of Ralph Brown v. William H. Fauver, adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Limitation on Public Officials' Right to Intervene in Prison Conditions Litigation: In Martin Harris et al. v. Pernsley Introduction The case of Martin Harris, Albert Anthony, Orlando X. McCrea,...
Affirmation of Modified Chapter 9 Plan: Non-Discriminatory Classification of Unsecured Creditors in Municipal Bankruptcy Introduction The case of Finch Fuel Oil Company v. Jersey City Medical Center...
Third Circuit Clarifies Rule 41(a)(1) Supremacy Over Rule 41(a)(2) in Voluntary Dismissals Introduction In the landmark case of Manze, Jane Johnston and Manze, Charles, H/W, v. State Farm Insurance...
Strict Adherence to Fed.R.Civ.P. 4(j) Affirmed in Braxton v. United States Introduction Fannie R. Braxton, the appellant, brought forth a medical malpractice action under the Federal Tort Claims Act...
Artesian Water Co. v. New Castle County: Establishing Precedents on CERCLA Response Cost Recovery Introduction Artesian Water Company initiated a lawsuit against The Government of New Castle County...
Ensuring Voluntariness of Subsequent Confessions and Mandating Factual Findings for Restitution: United States v. Johnson Introduction In United States v. Johnson, 816 F.2d 918 (3d Cir. 1987), the...
Separation of Jurisdiction and Merits in §1983 State Action Claims: Analysis of Kulick v. Pocono Downs Racing Ass’n, Inc. Introduction Kulick v. Pocono Downs Racing Ass’n, Inc., 816 F.2d 895 (3rd...
Affirmation of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Dismissal: Application of Strickland Test in Habeas Corpus Petition Introduction The case of John Henry Dooley, Jr. v. George Petsock (No. 86-3257)...
Limiting Negligence Claims for Economic Loss in Product Damage: Insights from Aloe Coal Co. v. Clark Equipment Co. Introduction Aloe Coal Company and Commercial Union Insurance Company v. Clark...
Preserving Legal Controversy in Union Trusteeship Disputes: International Brotherhood of Boilermakers v. Kelly Introduction The case of International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders,...
Enforcement of Two-Tiered Settlements and Brakeman Rule in Excess Insurance Coverage: Pennsylvania Third Circuit Precedent Introduction In The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania v. Lexington...
Third Circuit Expands Use of Indirect Evidence in ADEA Age Discrimination Cases: Chipollini v. Spencer Gifts Introduction Chipollini v. Spencer Gifts, 814 F.2d 893 (3d Cir. 1987), presents a pivotal...
Clarifying Culpability in Bank Fraud and Larceny Under 18 U.S.C. §§1344 and 2113(b): The Goldblatt Decision Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Goldblatt, 813 F.2d 619 (3d...
Negligent Misrepresentation and Estoppel in Garnishment Proceedings: Insights from J.E. Mamiye Sons, Inc. v. The Fidelity Bank Introduction The case of J.E. Mamiye Sons, Inc. v. The Fidelity Bank...
Retention of Holdback Account Funds Upon Debtor’s Default and Absence of Waiver: Equimark v. C.I.T. Case Commentary Introduction The case of Equimark Commercial Finance Company v. C.I.T. Financial...
Substantial Evidence Standard Reinforced in Prison Disciplinary Proceedings: Henderson v. Carlson Introduction The case of Henderson, Archie L. v. Norman Carlson, Director, Bureau of Prisons O'Brien,...
Affirmation of Absolute Immunity for Ethics Complainants: Edelstein v. New Jersey Supreme Court Introduction The case of Benjamin Edelstein v. New Jersey Supreme Court (812 F.2d 128) presents a...