Legal Studies I_Chapter Two Assignment
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1. Use volume 564 of the United States Reports.
a. Give the name of the case in this volume in which the defendant's name is Nicastro and
give the citation for this case.
J. McINTYRE MACHINERY, LTD., Petitioner, v. Robert NICASTRO, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Roseanne Nicastro. & 131 S.Ct. 2780
b. Who was the US Solicitor General at the time this case was decided? Elena Kagan
c. During the period of time covered by this volume, which US Supreme Court Justice was assigned or allotted to the First Circuit? Stephen Breyer
d. Locate a case in this volume in which the plaintiff's name is Aguirre. What was the decision or holding in this case?
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied. 131 S.Ct. 3081 (Supreme Court of the United States Alejandro Yliz AGUIRRE, petitioner, v.nUNITED STATES. No. 10–10771. June 27, 2011.)
2. Locate and review the case published at 299 U.S. 259 (1936). What is an appellate court's duty
when it appears upon appeal that a controversy has become entirely moot? It is the duty of the appellate court to set aside the decree below and to remand the cause with directions to dismiss.
3. Locate and review the case published at 706 F.Supp.2d 380.
a. In which district court was this case decided? United States District Court, S.D. New York.
b. Review the information on page 385 relating to diversity. What did the court say was required in order to obtain jurisdiction in a adversity case? In order to obtain diversity jurisdiction, there must be “complete diversity” so that No adverse parties are Citizens of the same state
.
4. Locate and review the case published at 112 F.3d 1339.
a. In which circuit was this case decided? United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
b. Review footnote 14. What did the court say with regard to the requirement to research thoroughly? We remind litigants that they are expected to thoroughly research all issues included within briefs before this Court.
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Internet Assignment for Chapter 2
- Questions 1a, 1b and 1c.
Access the site for the US Courts and answer the following questions: a. What is the address for the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida? 400 North Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33128
b. In what cities are the District Court of Nevada located? Las Vegas and Reno
c. Federal Judge Martinez would like to assist the nonprofit organization Autism Speaks in planning its fund-raising efforts. Review the Code of Conduct for US Judges and determine whether this is permissible. What Canon governs your answer? Federal Judge Martinez is allowed to assist the nonprofit organization autism speaks in fundraising efforts according to the Code of Conduct for US Judges; Canon 4.
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