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Full-Text Articles in Civil Procedure
Civil Procedure-Verdicts-New Trial For Defendant Because Of Inadequacy Of Verdict Against Him, Cleaveland J. Rice S. Ed.
Civil Procedure-Verdicts-New Trial For Defendant Because Of Inadequacy Of Verdict Against Him, Cleaveland J. Rice S. Ed.
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff sued on a contract for a pro rata share of an agreed $750 annual bonus in addition to salary. The evidence was undisputed that plaintiff had worked for at least the first six months of the year, and possibly seven. The jury was instructed that if it should find that there was such a contract, it should return a verdict for a fractional part of $750, the amount depending upon the portion of the year worked. The result was a verdict in favor of plaintiff for only $312.50. The trial court denied defendant's motion for new trial on grounds …
Process--Immunity From Service--Person Entering A State To File An Action, Patrick J. Ledwidge
Process--Immunity From Service--Person Entering A State To File An Action, Patrick J. Ledwidge
Michigan Law Review
Petitioner, a resident of Missouri, entered California to gain custody of his child from its maternal grandmother. After eight days of fruitless negotiation he commenced habeas corpus proceedings. While attempting to serve the writ of habeas corpus, petitioner was served with a summons in an action brought by the grandmother for support of the child. When the trial court denied petitioner's motion to quash the service of summons on him, he sought a writ of prohibition from the district court of appeals to prevent further prosecution of the second action. Held, petition denied; petitioner's eight day delay justified inference …
Karlen: Primer Of Procedure, Charles W. Joiner
Karlen: Primer Of Procedure, Charles W. Joiner
Michigan Law Review
A Review of PRIMER OF PROCEDURE. By Delmar Karlen.
Process--Immunity From Service--Person Entering A State To File An Action, Patrick J. Ledwidge
Process--Immunity From Service--Person Entering A State To File An Action, Patrick J. Ledwidge
Michigan Law Review
Petitioner, a resident of Missouri, entered California to gain custody of his child from its maternal grandmother. After eight days of fruitless negotiation he commenced habeas corpus proceedings. While attempting to serve the writ of habeas corpus, petitioner was served with a summons in an action brought by the grandmother for support of the child. When the trial court denied petitioner's motion to quash the service of summons on him, he sought a writ of prohibition from the district court of appeals to prevent further prosecution of the second action. Held, petition denied; petitioner's eight day delay justified inference …
Karlen: Primer Of Procedure, Charles W. Joiner
Karlen: Primer Of Procedure, Charles W. Joiner
Michigan Law Review
A Review of PRIMER OF PROCEDURE. By Delmar Karlen.
Practice And Procedure, Wiley H. Davis
Practice And Procedure, Wiley H. Davis
Mercer Law Review
It has long been recognized that a large percentage of the cases decided by the appellate courts of Georgia are decided in whole or in part upon procedural points. Because of this fact, any attempt to survey the matters decided on such points during any twelve-month period must include reference to many cases, however brief the treatment. In making such a survey, one frequently faces the problem of deciding whether a holding is based primarily upon procedure or whether the case should be considered substantive in nature. Of course, some procedure is involved in the hearing, trial or appeal of …
Process-Misnomer In Summons-Amendment, R. Lawrence Storms S.Ed.
Process-Misnomer In Summons-Amendment, R. Lawrence Storms S.Ed.
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff intended to sue James Brago, but by mistake used the name "Joseph Brago" in the complaint and summons. Joseph happened to be the name of intended defendant's brother. Copies of process were left with James' wife, but as sister-in-law of Joseph who resided elsewhere. When plaintiff realized the error, the statute of limitations prevented his bringing a new suit. Plaintiff's motion to amend the summons and complaint was granted. On appeal, held, order reversed so far as it purports to amend the summons. Patrick v. Brago, 4 N.J. Super. 226, 66 A. (2d) 749 (1949).
Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure-Statute Of Limitations Not Tolled By Filing Complaint Under Rule 3, Clinton R. Ashford S. Ed.
Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure-Statute Of Limitations Not Tolled By Filing Complaint Under Rule 3, Clinton R. Ashford S. Ed.
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff's cause of action arose out of a highway accident that occurred on October 1, 1943. Basing jurisdiction on diversity of citizenship, he brought suit in a United States District Court in Kansas. The complaint was filed on September 4, 1945, and defendant was served on December 28, 1945. In Kansas, the two-year statute of limitations applicable to such tort claims is tolled by service on the defendant, not by filing the complaint. Held, plaintiff is barred by the Kansas statute of limitations. Ragan v. Merchants Transfer & Warehouse Co., Inc., (U.S. 1949) 69 S.Ct. 1233.
Legislation-Federal Tort Claims Act-Applicable To Military Personnel, B. J. George, Jr.
Legislation-Federal Tort Claims Act-Applicable To Military Personnel, B. J. George, Jr.
Michigan Law Review
An automobile containing two furloughed soldiers and their father was struck by a negligently operated army vehicle, resulting in the death of one soldier and injury to the other two occupants. In a suit against the government under the Federal Tort Claims Act the father and injured soldier recovered in their own right and the father also recovered as administrator of the deceased soldier's estate. The Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the judgments in favor of the servicemen, holding that there was an implied exception in the act prohibiting such suits because of benefits available to servicemen in the form …
Discovery-Attorney-Client Privilege-Statements By Client To Insurer Before Attorney Employed, Colvin A. Peterson, Jr. S. Ed.
Discovery-Attorney-Client Privilege-Statements By Client To Insurer Before Attorney Employed, Colvin A. Peterson, Jr. S. Ed.
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff, suing for personal injuries suffered in an automobile collision, sought discovery of statements made by defendant to his insurer, both before and after an attorney had been employed by the insurer pursuant to its contract with defendant. Defendant contended that such statements were within the attorney-client privilege. On appeal from an order denying discovery, held, affirmed. The statements were intended as a communication by defendant to the attorney ultimately to be retained for him by his insurer, and the insurer was the agent of defendant to transmit the statements to the attorney when selected. Hollien v. Kaye, …
Libel-Limitation Of Actions-"Single Publication Rule" Extended To Include Books, W. M. Myers
Libel-Limitation Of Actions-"Single Publication Rule" Extended To Include Books, W. M. Myers
Michigan Law Review
In November, 1941, defendant book publishers commenced distribution of a book containing allegedly libelous statements concerning plaintiff. Thereafter, there were seven additional printings, the last in December, 1943, distribution of which began in March, 1944. Although more than 12,000 copies of the book were sold prior to this reprinting, only 60 copies were sold from stock during the year immediately preceding July 2, I 946, the date plaintiff instituted his action. To determine whether the action was barred by the statute of limitations, the following question was certified to the New York Court of Appeals: "Do sales from stock by …
Venue-Forum Non Conveniens-Transfer Of Venue In Federal Employers' Liability Cases Under The New Judicial Code, Donald D. Davis
Venue-Forum Non Conveniens-Transfer Of Venue In Federal Employers' Liability Cases Under The New Judicial Code, Donald D. Davis
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff, a resident of Texas, brought action in a United States district court in Minnesota to recover damages under the Federal Employers' Liability Act for injuries received in an accident in Texas. Defendant, in accordance with section 1404(a) of the United States Judicial Code, moved for a change of venue to Texas for the convenience of parties and witnesses and in the interest of justice. Plaintiff resisted the transfer solely on the ground that the section did not apply where venue was granted under the F.E.L.A. Held, by a two judge district court, motion granted. Hayes v. Chicago, R.I. …
Appeal And Error-Right Of Defendant To New Trial Where Plaintiff Is Entitled To All Or None And Verdict Is Intermediate, Bruce L. Moore S.Ed.
Appeal And Error-Right Of Defendant To New Trial Where Plaintiff Is Entitled To All Or None And Verdict Is Intermediate, Bruce L. Moore S.Ed.
Michigan Law Review
In an action on an express contrast, plaintiff sued for $1750, representing the agreed 5 per cent commission on the sale of real estate. Defendant denied the validity of the contract, and there was no issue as to the amount of liability if liability existed. The instruction to the jury was that plaintiff was entitled to 5 per cent commission if entitled to recover. The jury returned a verdict for $875, half the amount claimed. Defendant's motion for a new trial was denied. Held, although the verdict was unauthorized as to plaintiff, there was no error as to defendant …
Required Joinder Of Claims, William Wirt Blume
Required Joinder Of Claims, William Wirt Blume
Michigan Law Review
There are three principal reasons for requiring the joinder of claims: (1) To prevent the evils of a multiplicity of suits. (2) To eliminate the possibility of more than one recovery on one liability. (3) To make possible the ranking of claims and a pro rata distribution of property. In this paper the writer will undertake a brief survey of the common situations in which joinder of claims is or may be required, with the object of indicating the extent to which the practice is bottomed on the principle of preventing unnecessary suits.
Federal Procedure-Impleader Under Rule I4-Lack Of Diversity Of Citizenship Between Original Plaintiff And Third-Party Defendant, Frank E. Roegge S.Ed.
Federal Procedure-Impleader Under Rule I4-Lack Of Diversity Of Citizenship Between Original Plaintiff And Third-Party Defendant, Frank E. Roegge S.Ed.
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff, a citizen of Connecticut sued defendant, a citizen of Ohio, for injuries received when the car in which plaintiff was a passenger collided with a truck driven by defendant. Defendant removed the case from a Connecticut state court to a federal district court and then obtained an order citing plaintiff's husband, a citizen of Connecticut and the driver of the car in which plaintiff was riding, as a third-party defendant under Rule 14 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Defendant had no claim against the third party by Connecticut substantive law which does not recognize contribution between tort-feasors. …
Trial Procedure-Note Taking By Jurors-Misconduct Of Court In Instructing Jury To Take Notes Over Objections Of Litigants, Craig E. Davids S.Ed.
Trial Procedure-Note Taking By Jurors-Misconduct Of Court In Instructing Jury To Take Notes Over Objections Of Litigants, Craig E. Davids S.Ed.
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff suffered injuries by stepping into a hole on the sidewalk of defendant city. After a jury had been impaneled and sworn in the trial of the cause, the court, without the request of either litigant and over their objections, suggested to the jurors that they might take notes on the evidence presented, furnishing them with the necessary materials and instructing them as to how they should be kept during the progress of the trial. The trial court awarded judgment for defendant. The court of appeals, however, reversed the decision of the lower court and granted a new trial, holding …
Parties - Whether Action For Money Judgment By Holder Of Unsecured Bonds Constitutes "Class" Suit Binding On All Owners Of That Series Who Did Not Appear, William Houston
Parties - Whether Action For Money Judgment By Holder Of Unsecured Bonds Constitutes "Class" Suit Binding On All Owners Of That Series Who Did Not Appear, William Houston
Michigan Law Review
The Chicago Board of Education had issued a certain series of refunding bonds, and later defaulted on interest coupons, numbered 16, attached to the bonds. Prior to the present suit a suit in equity had been instituted against the board by some of the owners of these bonds, on behalf of themselves and all other owners of bonds in this series, in which they prayed for judgment for the amount of interest due to each owner, together with costs, and attorney's fees. Defendant made a motion, to dismiss that suit on the ground that such action could not be maintained …
The Scope Of A Civil Action, William Wirt Blume
The Scope Of A Civil Action, William Wirt Blume
Michigan Law Review
In the last fifty years the rules which deal with what Professor Millar happily has called "The Compass of the Cause" have shown "conspicuous advance." This advance is clearly reflected in the Rules of Civil Procedure of the District Courts of the United States, effective in 1938. It is the purpose of this paper, first, to present a complete analysis of the concept: scope of a civil action; second, to show the weaknesses of the codes in dealing with this concept; and, third, to indicate to what extent these, weaknesses have been remedied by the new …
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 …
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. …
Parties - Right To Sue Defendant By Fictitious Name, Oliver B. Crager
Parties - Right To Sue Defendant By Fictitious Name, Oliver B. Crager
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff brought an action of detinue to repossess an electric refrigerator against "John Doe, whose name is to the plaintiff otherwise unknown, but will be inserted by way of amendment when ascertained," in accordance with an Alabama statute allowing suits to be started against defendants by a fictitious name. Writ of seizure issued on the same date as the summons, but the sheriff did not make service. When it was found that the refrigerator was in the possession of a woman, plaintiff amended the complaint to substitute "Mary Roe, whose name is to the plaintiff otherwise unknown, etc." Service was …
Federal Courts - Rules Of Federal Procedure - Production Of Designated Documents And Things Under Rule 34, William C. Wetherbee Jr.
Federal Courts - Rules Of Federal Procedure - Production Of Designated Documents And Things Under Rule 34, William C. Wetherbee Jr.
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff sued for damages and loss of profits caused by the unlawful acts of the defendant beginning in January, 1937. Under rule 34 of the new federal rules the defendant moved that the court order the plaintiff to produce its books showing the company's commercial results for the period prior to January 1, 1936; its duplicate federal income tax returns for the years 1934 to 1938; and all copies of statements furnished to any bank or credit company over a period of some five years. Held, motion granted in regard to books of account and duplicate income tax returns …
Equitable Defenses, William Haywood Moreland
Equitable Defenses, William Haywood Moreland
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
Practice And Procedure - General Verdict On Several Counts - Is New Trial Necessary When One Of Two Counts Is Unsupported By Evidence?, Edmund R. Blaske
Practice And Procedure - General Verdict On Several Counts - Is New Trial Necessary When One Of Two Counts Is Unsupported By Evidence?, Edmund R. Blaske
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff sued defendant to recover damages arising from personal injuries claimed to have been suffered by him while in the employ of defendant, who was not under the workmen's compensation statute. In the first count of his declaration plaintiff claimed that defendant did not furnish him a safe place in which to work, and in the second count that defendant set him at work on dangerous materials. The jury returned a verdict of "guilty on both counts" and assessed "total damages" at $998.71. The trial court, on a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, ruled that as a matter of …
Judgments - Federal Declaratory Judgments Act, Charles R. Moon Jr.
Judgments - Federal Declaratory Judgments Act, Charles R. Moon Jr.
Michigan Law Review
Underlying the declaratory judgment is the idea that in an organized and civilized society where law and order are thoroughly recognized and established, coercion is normally unnecessary to settle legal disputes between parties. The belief is that in many lawsuits the plaintiff is not seeking a means of coercing the defendant but that the plaintiff and the defendant merely want a final and conclusive decision of a disputed question on which their legal relations depend. The value of the declaratory judgment lies in that it may be used to settle this dispute, in many cases before any other form of …
A Declaratory Judgment For Procedure, Bernard C. Gavit
A Declaratory Judgment For Procedure, Bernard C. Gavit
Articles by Maurer Faculty
No abstract provided.
Federal Practice-Counterclaim By Lntervenors
Federal Practice-Counterclaim By Lntervenors
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff sued Freeman Company for infringing a patent by selling a certain patented device. The manufacturer of the device, and vendor of Freeman Company, obtained leave to intervene as a defendant under federal equity rule 37, and thereupon filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff for alleged infringement of other patents, claiming the right to do so as a "defendant" under federal equity rule 30. The plaintiff moved to dismiss the counterclaim. The motion was granted by the district court and affirmed on appeal by the circuit court. On certiorari the United States Supreme Court held that "defendant" under equity rule …
Estoppel And Statutes Of Limitation, John P. Dawson
Estoppel And Statutes Of Limitation, John P. Dawson
Michigan Law Review
Among all the spheres of its activity estoppel probably performs no more useful service than in the alleviation of hardship caused by statutes of limitation. Here as in other places the elements of estoppel and its relations to more basic legal concepts are exceedingly hard to define. At some points its effects on limitation acts could be described in terms of express contract; at other points it merges into "fraud"; in general it provides the medium for official expressions of disapproval where civil litigation exceeds the permissible limits of private warfare.
Practice And Procedure - Reservation Of Decision On Motion For Directed Verdict As Means Of Avoiding Unnecessary New Trials
Michigan Law Review
What may be done to remedy the situation if a jury brings in a verdict in favor of a party against whom a verdict should have been directed? This question becomes pertinent in view of the fact that judges, while hard pressed by counsel in the heat of trial, frequently wrongfully deny a motion for directed verdict and submit the case to the jury. One obvious remedy is the granting of a new trial by the trial judge, or by an appellate court after reversal. But this practice has proved eminently unsatisfactory, for it submits the aggrieved party to the …
Fraudulent Concealment And Statutes Of Limitation, John P. Dawson
Fraudulent Concealment And Statutes Of Limitation, John P. Dawson
Michigan Law Review
In a recent article the writer has discussed a common exception to statutes of limitation - the exception for claims based on undiscovered "fraud." It was there pointed out how useful this exception has been made through the wide definition of "fraud" that is now fully established. By judicial decision "fraud" has been extended far beyond the field of misrepresentation of fact into the twilight zones of "constructive fraud" and out toward the open spaces of naked tort. But some boundaries had to be fixed even to the extension of substantive principles by the painless process of definition. There remained …