Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Law Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

PDF

1989

University of Richmond Law Review

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Articles 1 - 2 of 2

Full-Text Articles in Law

Sanctioning Defendants' Non-Willful Delay:The Failure Of Rule 55 And A Proposal For Its Reform, Carl B. Schultz Jan 1989

Sanctioning Defendants' Non-Willful Delay:The Failure Of Rule 55 And A Proposal For Its Reform, Carl B. Schultz

University of Richmond Law Review

For as long as parties have pursued claims through litigation, those against whom claims are asserted have delayed the litigation process. Defendants, and other parties against whom claims are asserted, (hereinafter collectively referred to as defendants), fail to answer complaints against them in time; they delay in responding to discovery requests, motions and court orders, and they fail to appear for trials and other proceedings.


Protective Orders, Plaintiffs, Defendants And The Public Interest In Disclosure; Where Does The Balance Lie?, Alan B. Morrison Jan 1989

Protective Orders, Plaintiffs, Defendants And The Public Interest In Disclosure; Where Does The Balance Lie?, Alan B. Morrison

University of Richmond Law Review

It is a basic principle of the American system of jurisprudence that the courts of the United States are open. That includes not only the opportunity for the public to attend courtroom proceedings, but also the right to examine the documents that are filed in court. However, this principle of openness can sometimes come into conflict with other principles in our justice system. Everyone recognizes that there are some situations in which information should not be made public, at least not immediately. The problem is how to identify and limit those situations in which information is not made public so …