Brown v. Commander Knox’s Empirical Analysis
547 F.2d 900 · 1977
Citation profile
21
cited by 21 later decisions
August 1986
most recently cited
11 federal appellate ·
Relationships
Relies on United Mine Workers of America v. Gibbs · Isbell Enterprises, Inc. v. Citizens Casualty Co. of New York · Monroe v. Pape · Paul v. Davis · Hagans v. Lavine
Most-quoted passages
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“Here, with the possible exception of the claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress, the issues of state law are not particularly complex but rather spring from traditional tort actions. As a result, we need not be overly concerned with ‘procuring for [the parties] a surer footed reading of applicable law’.... Neither do we foresee that the proof will be substantially devoted to the unique elements of the state tort actions, or that the issues or remedies involved in these actions will ‘substantially predominate’ the litigation. In short, principles of judicial economy, convenience, and fairness to litigants dictate the assumption of jurisdiction over the state claims.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissente.g. Ware v. Reed“In view of the posture of the case before the district court, we think the court lacked an acceptable basis for exercising its discretion to refuse to entertain the pendent jurisdiction claim. We emphasize that the various factors relevant to the exercise of discretion with respect to Count III [the pendent state claim] will continue to be appropriate matters for consideration by the district court. [Emphasis added.]”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent“It is evident from Gibbs that pendent state law claims are not always, or even almost always, to be dismissed and not adjudicated. On the contrary, given advantage of economy and convenience and no unfairness to litigants, Gibbs contemplates adjudication of these claims.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
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