Explanations will be posted here after we complete our discussion of the materials. In addition to doing the problems below, study the handout, Non-mutual collateral estoppel (issue preclusion) 1. Non-mutual collateral estoppel against non-litigant. Sally pays her rent 1 day late. Landlord invokes a penalty clause of her lease and sues Sally for a $100 penalty for […]
Based on the assigned materials, how would you resolve the questions below? Some of these questions are based on my old casebook, so you won’t necessarily be able to answer all the questions. Try your best anyway and we’ll discuss them in class. Explanations will be posted here after we complete our discussion of the materials. […]
P v. D for negligence. District Court dismisses suit with prejudice. Discussion: This is an example of an order that is a final judgment immediately appealable under 28 U.S.C. § 1291. The order “end[ed] the litigation on the merits and leaves nothing for the [trial] court to do but execute the judgment.” This is a […]
Materials, Timing, and Purpose: Differences Between Dispositive Motions JMOL and Motion For New Trial: Rule 50 And 59 Problems JMOL and Motion For New Trial: Rule 50 And 59 Explanations (password until covered) Posted Mar. 28, 2015
