4th Circuit Case Commentaries

Partial Subrogation and Diversity Jurisdiction: Affirmation of VEPCO’s Right to Sue Without Insurer Joinder

Date: Oct 4, 1973

Partial Subrogation and Diversity Jurisdiction: Affirmation of VEPCO’s Right to Sue Without Insurance Company Joinder Introduction In the landmark case Virginia Electric and Power Company v....

Admissibility of Prior Occurrences in Proving Corpus Delicti: Woods v. United States

Date: Sep 13, 1973

Admissibility of Prior Occurrences in Proving Corpus Delicti: Woods v. United States (484 F.2d 127) Introduction Woods v. United States is a pivotal case heard by the United States Court of Appeals...

Fourth Circuit Establishes Broad Jurisdiction Over Conspiracies Affecting Voting Rights Under 18 U.S.C. §241

Date: Jun 27, 1973

Fourth Circuit Establishes Broad Jurisdiction Over Conspiracies Affecting Voting Rights Under 18 U.S.C. §241 Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. William N. Anderson et...

Hodgson v. Virginia Baptist Hospital: Clarifying Pleading Standards under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Date: Jun 20, 1973

Hodgson v. Virginia Baptist Hospital: Clarifying Pleading Standards under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Introduction Hodgson v. Virginia Baptist Hospital, Inc., 482 F.2d 821 (4th Cir. 1973) is a...

Attorney Negligence and the Boundaries of Rule 60(b)(1) Relief: Insights from Universal Film Exchanges v. Independent Theatres

Date: Jun 12, 1973

Attorney Negligence and the Boundaries of Rule 60(b)(1) Relief: Insights from Universal Film Exchanges, Inc. v. Independent Theatres, Inc. Introduction The case of Universal Film Exchanges, Inc. v....

Federal Jurisdiction in Truth in Lending Act Cases: Insights from Burgess v. Charlottesville Savings and Loan Association

Date: Apr 10, 1973

Federal Jurisdiction in Truth in Lending Act Cases: Insights from Burgess v. Charlottesville Savings and Loan Association Introduction Burgess v. Charlottesville Savings and Loan Association, 477...

Affirming the Duty of Fair Representation: Griffin v. UAW

Date: Oct 25, 1972

Affirming the Duty of Fair Representation: Griffin v. UAW Introduction The case of Allen L. Griffin v. International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America...

Ensuring Effective Discovery and Proper Responses to Interrogatories in Civil Cases: McDougall v. Dunn

Date: Oct 11, 1972

Ensuring Effective Discovery and Proper Responses to Interrogatories in Civil Cases: McDougall v. Dunn Introduction McDougall v. Dunn (468 F.2d 468), adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...

Judicial Approach to Contract Interpretation and Pleading Sufficiency in Chapter XI Bankruptcy: Wolman v. Tose

Date: Sep 8, 1972

Judicial Approach to Contract Interpretation and Pleading Sufficiency in Chapter XI Bankruptcy: Wolman v. Tose Introduction The case of Wolman v. Tose, adjudicated by the United States Court of...

4th Circuit Upholds Substantial Evidence Standard in Disability Benefits Denial

Date: Aug 29, 1972

4th Circuit Upholds Substantial Evidence Standard in Disability Benefits Denial Introduction The case of Rachel R. Blalock v. Elliot L. Richardson, Secretary of the Department of Health, Education...

Fourth Circuit Upholds Civil Rights Act's §3604(c) Applicability to Newspaper Housing Advertisements

Date: Apr 28, 1972

Fourth Circuit Upholds Civil Rights Act's §3604(c) Applicability to Newspaper Housing Advertisements Introduction The case of United States of America v. Bill R. Hunter, d/b/a The Courier (459 F.2d...

Enhancing Plaintiffs' Rights Under § 1983: The Almond v. Kent Decision

Date: Apr 11, 1972

Enhancing Plaintiffs' Rights Under § 1983: The Almond v. Kent Decision Introduction The case of Charles A. L. Almond v. John E. Kent, Sheriff of Augusta County, Virginia, et al., 459 F.2d 200 (4th...

Environmental Oversight in Federal Highway Projects: Arlington Coalition on Transportation v. Volpe

Date: Apr 5, 1972

Environmental Oversight in Federal Highway Projects: Arlington Coalition on Transportation v. Volpe Introduction The case Arlington Coalition on Transportation et al. v. John A. Volpe, Secretary of...

Establishing Employment Discrimination through Statistical Analysis: Brown v. Gaston County Dyeing Machine Co.

Date: Mar 29, 1972

Establishing Employment Discrimination through Statistical Analysis: Brown v. Gaston County Dyeing Machine Co. Introduction Brown v. Gaston County Dyeing Machine Co. (457 F.2d 1377) is a pivotal case...

Limiting Judicial Immunity: McCray v. State for Maryland and the Role of Court Clerks under Section 1983

Date: Mar 1, 1972

Limiting Judicial Immunity: McCray v. State for Maryland and the Role of Court Clerks under Section 1983 Introduction Milton McCray v. State for Maryland, 456 F.2d 1 (4th Cir. 1972), is a pivotal...

Enforcement of Plea Bargain Promises Across Federal Jurisdictions: United States v. Carter

Date: Jan 28, 1972

Enforcement of Plea Bargain Promises Across Federal Jurisdictions: United States v. Carter Introduction United States of America v. William Eugene Carter, 454 F.2d 426 (1972), is a seminal case...

Integration of NEPA and NHPA Obligations in Federal Safe Streets Grants: A Comprehensive Analysis of Ely v. Velde

Date: Nov 9, 1971

Integration of NEPA and NHPA Obligations in Federal Safe Streets Grants: A Comprehensive Analysis of Ely v. Velde Introduction The case Ely et al. v. Velde, adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Enhancing Equal Employment Opportunities: The Fourth Circuit’s Decision in Robinson v. Lorillard on Racial Discrimination in Seniority Systems

Date: Jul 2, 1971

Enhancing Equal Employment Opportunities: The Fourth Circuit’s Decision in Robinson v. Lorillard on Racial Discrimination in Seniority Systems Introduction The case of Robinson et al. v. Lorillard...

Minimum Contacts and Due Process: Fourth Circuit Limits State Jurisdiction in Ratliff v. Cooper Laboratories

Date: Jun 30, 1971

Minimum Contacts and Due Process: Fourth Circuit Limits State Jurisdiction in Ratliff v. Cooper Laboratories Introduction The case Annie NELL RATLIFF and Henry Ratliff v. COOPER LABORATORIES, INC....

Reaffirming the Weight of the Treating Physician’s Testimony in Disability Claims: Vitek v. Finch

Date: Mar 3, 1971

Reaffirming the Weight of the Treating Physician’s Testimony in Disability Claims: Vitek v. Finch Introduction Parties Involved: Appellant: William B. Vitek Appellee: Robert H. Finch, Secretary of...

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