Small v. Seldows Stationery’s Empirical Analysis
617 F.2d 992 · 1980
Citation profile
92
cited by 92 later decisions
1
states following
February 1996
most recently cited
11 federal appellate · 15 district · 1 state decisions
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Applies 26 U.S.C. § 334
Relies on Ellsworth Dobbs, Inc. v. Johnson
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“if the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, if any, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
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