Perkinson v. Gilbert/Robinson, Inc.’s Empirical Analysis
1987
Citation profile
1 federal appellate ·
Relationships
Relies on National Hockey League v. Metropolitan Hockey Club, Inc. · Harrison Richardson v. Thomas E. Gregory · G-K Properties and Genesco, Inc. v. Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Jose and the City of San Jose · Ceco Corp. v. Coleman · Stewart v. Ford Motor Co.
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“the violation. Ceco, 441 A.2d at 945. Defendant offered no such evidence but asserts that its denial that a violation occurred at all should be considered an explanation or excuse for the alleged violation. We find that argument, to say the least, labored. Because an excuse or explanation can only arise if a violation did occur, a denial is obviously not the sort of”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority“in response to plaintiff's discovery requests. Because the district court did not inquire into the reasons these key documents were not produced, defendant would have us hold that it is insulated from sanctions for destroying documents subject to a discovery request. But as the magistrate found--a finding quoted in the district court's opinion--”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority“is enough. In the court's view, respect for the historic function of the jury, the public policy of preferring the resolution of disputes on the merits, combined with the fact that the discovery abuses did not greatly prejudice plaintiff's presentation counseled against upsetting the second verdict. Moreover, as the court noted several times,”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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