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Instruments Of Discovery Under Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure, Alexander Holtzoff
Instruments Of Discovery Under Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure, Alexander Holtzoff
Michigan Law Review
The elimination of the "sporting theory" of justice, the simplification of procedure, and the prompt disposition of controversies on their merits are the great objectives of the new federal civil practice. One of the principal means for the attainment of these purposes is discovery, by which a disclosure may be obtained in respect to all pertinent information in the possession of any party to a litigation. An exception is, of course, made for privileged matter. It is one of the basic theories of the new procedure that every party to a law suit is under a duty to reveal to …
Constitutional Law - Due Process Of Law - Freedom Of Expression In Commercial Handbills, Edward W. Adams
Constitutional Law - Due Process Of Law - Freedom Of Expression In Commercial Handbills, Edward W. Adams
Michigan Law Review
Petitioner desired to display for profit a privately owned submarine. Upon application, he was denied permission to tie up at the New York City docks, and so he obtained permission to use state-owned docks. He petitioned the police commissioner for permission to distribute handbills advertising his display, but because of a New York City ordinance providing that any handbill which was commercial in nature could not be circulated, this was refused. Petitioner then prepared a handbill with commercial matter referring to the display on one side, and on the other side a protest against the city's refusal to allow petitioner …
Reform Of Administrative Procedure, Gilbert H. Montague
Reform Of Administrative Procedure, Gilbert H. Montague
Michigan Law Review
On January 22, 1941, the Attorney General's Committee on Administrative Procedure, appointed to investigate the need for procedural reform in various federal administrative tribunals and to suggest improvements therein, submitted its final report and a proposed bill to Attorney General Jackson, who on January 24, 1941, transmitted these to the Senate with his recommendation that the proposed bill receive favorable consideration. Every member of the committee approved this report and this proposed bill, but the approval of four members of the committee was subject to their additional views and recommendations, expressed in statements and in a differing proposed bill. Pending …
Practice And Procedure - Voluntary Nonsuit - Treatment Under Michigan Court Rules, Michigan Law Review
Practice And Procedure - Voluntary Nonsuit - Treatment Under Michigan Court Rules, Michigan Law Review
Michigan Law Review
In an action for malpractice, after the plaintiff had rested, defendant moved for a directed verdict. In response to an inquiry as to how he intended to rule upon the motion, the trial judge indicated that he would have to grant the motion. Plaintiff then moved for a voluntary nonsuit, but the judge proceeded to direct a verdict for the defendant. He later granted a motion to vacate the order directing a verdict and to set aside the verdict and judgment. Defendant sought mandamus to compel the trial judge to reinstate the directed verdict and judgment. Held, that under. …