A lender sued a guarantor in federal court in Wisconsin, invoking diversity jurisdiction and asserting a state-law fraud claim. The state whose law governs the fraud claim has a statute providing that a lender alleging f...
Citations: Erie R.R. Co. v. Tompkins, Cities Service Oil Co. v. Dunlap, Hanna v. Plumer
A Nebraska plaintiff sues an Iowa defendant in federal court in Wisconsin for a state-law tort claim, invoking only diversity jurisdiction. The parties dispute whether a state-law damages cap or an ordinary federal trial...
Citations: Erie R.R. Co. v. Tompkins
...reasonableness of the amortization period is central. Common-law and constitutional zoning principles
Citations: Common-law and constitutional zoning principles
...wner argues that the shop is vested forever and that termination is unconstitutional. Discuss Owner's rights in the nonconforming use and Town's ability to limit rebuilding. The facts test lawful nonconforming uses, cont...
Citations: Common-law and constitutional zoning principles
...t? Continuation and expansion are treated differently. Common-law and constitutional zoning principles
Citations: Common-law and constitutional zoning principles
...arties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A federal law ordered state officials to administer a federal compliance program. One argument was preserved, while another was raised only later. The parties d...
...arties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A federal law ordered state officials to administer a federal compliance program. The disputed action was partly authorized but exceeded an important limitation...
...arties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A federal law ordered state officials to administer a federal compliance program. The facts are close, and both sides can cite a rule that appears favorable. Th...
...arties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A federal law ordered state officials to administer a federal compliance program. One side relies on notice and practical reliance; the other side points to an...
...arties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A federal law ordered state officials to administer a federal compliance program. A party relied on common practice, but the record includes facts suggesting th...
...arties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A federal law ordered state officials to administer a federal compliance program. The parties disagree about the legal effect of those facts. How is the court m...
...arties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A federal law ordered state officials to administer a federal compliance program. The facts support the doctrine in part, but a timing problem may limit the req...
...arties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A federal law ordered state officials to administer a federal compliance program. The decision maker must choose between a categorical shortcut and a fact-sensi...
...arties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A federal law ordered state officials to administer a federal compliance program. Another actor changed position after relying on the relevant statement, docume...
...arties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A federal law ordered state officials to administer a federal compliance program. The moving party relies on the parties' conduct and the practical consequences...
...arties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A federal law ordered state officials to administer a federal compliance program. A party invokes an equitable or discretionary remedy after contributing to the...
...arties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A federal law ordered state officials to administer a federal compliance program. The record contains both written proof and disputed oral testimony. The partie...
...arties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A federal law ordered state officials to administer a federal compliance program. The requested remedy would protect one party but impose a substantial burden o...
The parties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. One argument was preserved...
The parties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. The disputed action was part...
The parties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. The facts are close, and bot...
The parties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. One side relies on notice an...
The parties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. A party relied on common pra...
The parties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. The parties disagree about t...
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