Murphy v. Provident Mut. Life Ins., 502 U.S. 814 (1991). · Go Syfert
Murphy v. Provident Mut. Life Ins., 502 U.S. 814 (1991). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
“any weighing of the evidence is the prerogative of the finder of fact, not an exercise of the court on summary judgment.”
53 citation events (9 in the last 25 years) across 18 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Sanchez v. Bellefeuille (nynd, 1994-06-20)
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Top citers, strongest first. 10 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Sanchez v. Bellefeuille
N.D.N.Y. · 1994 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
any weighing of the evidence is the prerogative of the finder of fact, not an exercise of the court on summary judgment.
discussed Cited "see" Eric Warner v. Independent School District No. 625
8th Cir. · 1998 · signal: see · confidence high
In such cases, other circuits "have uniformly held that a plaintiff who loses on the merits of its federal civil rights claim is not a 'prevailing party' for purposes of an award of attorneys' fees under 42 U.S.C. § 1988 , even if it prevails on a related pendent state law claim." National Org. for Women v. Operation Rescue, 37 F.3d 646 , 653-54 (D.C.Cir.1994); see Mateyko v. Felix, 924 F.2d 824, 828 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 502 U.S. 814 , 112 S.Ct. 65 , 116 L.Ed.2d 40 (1991), and cases cited. 4 We invoked this principle in denying attorneys' fees under § 1988 in Reel v. Arkansas Department…
discussed Cited "see" Warner Ex Rel. Warner v. Independent School District No. 625
8th Cir. · 1998 · signal: see · confidence high
In such cases, other circuits “have uniformly held that a plaintiff who loses on the merits of its federal civil rights claim is not a ‘prevailing party’ for purposes of an award of attorneys’ fees under 42 U.S.C. § 1988 , even if it prevails on a related pendent state law claim.” National Org. for Women v. Operation Rescue, 37 F.3d 646 , 653-54 (D.C.Cir.1994); see Mateyko v. Felix, 924 F.2d 824, 828 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 502 U.S. 814 , 112 S.Ct. 65 , 116 L.Ed.2d 40 (1991), and cases cited. 4 We invoked this principle in denying attorneys’ fees under § 1988 in Reel v. Arkansa…
discussed Cited "see" National Organization for Women v. Operation Rescue, National Organization for Women 51st State National Organization for Women Maryland National Organization for Women Virginia National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., Inc. National Abortion Federation Commonwealth Women's Clinic Capitol Women's Center, Inc. Hillcrest Women's Surgi-Center, Washington Surgi-Clinic New Summit Medical Center, Incorporated Washington Hospital Center Corporation, Intervenor v. Operation Rescue Project Rescue D.C. Project Veterans Campaign for Life Randall Terry Patrick Mahoney Clifford Gannett Michael McMonagle Michael Bray Jane Bray, Joseph Slovenec Phillip Vollman the Christian Defense Coalition Rusty Thomas, Keith Tucci Jeff White Michael King Mark Dubioski Robert Jewitt
D.C. Cir. · 1994 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mateyko v. Felix, 924 F.2d 824, 828-29 (9th Cir.1990) ("Where, as here, there has been a decision adverse to plaintiff on the [federal civil rights] claim, section 1988 does not authorize the award of attorney's fees."), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 112 S.Ct. 65 , 116 L.Ed.2d 40 (1991), and cases cited therein; Bray v. Alexandria Women's Health Clinic, --- U.S. at ---- - ----, 113 S.Ct. at 767-68 ("Because respondents [similarly situated to appellants here] were not entitled to relief under sec. 1985(3), they were also not entitled to attorney's fees and costs under 42 U.S.C.
discussed Cited "see" National Organization for Women v. Operation Rescue
D.C. Cir. · 1994 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mateyko v. Felix, 924 F.2d 824, 828-29 (9th Cir.1990) (“Where, as here, there has been a decision adverse to plaintiff on the [federal civil rights] claim, section 1988 does not authorize the award of attorney’s fees.”), cert. denied, — U.S. —, 112 S.Ct. 65 , 116 L.Ed.2d 40 (1991), and cases cited therein; Bray v. Alexandria Women’s Health Clinic, — U.S. at — —, 113 S.Ct. at 767-68 (“Because respondents [similarly situated to appellants here] were not entitled to relief under sec. 1985(3), they were also not entitled to attorney’s fees and costs under 42 U.S.C. § 198…
cited Cited "see" Brian Larson v. Ronald Neimi
9th Cir. · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mateyko v. Felix, 924 F.2d 824, 827 (9th Cir.1990), cert. denied, — U.S. —, 112 S.Ct. 65 , 116 L.Ed.2d 40 (1991).
cited Cited "see" Official Airline Guides, Inc. v. Goss
9th Cir. · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
See Mateyko v. Felix, 924 F.2d 824, 827-28 (9th Cir.1990), cert. denied , — U.S. -, 112 S.Ct. 65 , 116 L.Ed.2d 40 (1991).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Pig Pro Nonstock Cooperative v. Moore
Neb. · 1997 · signal: see also · confidence low
See, also, MSM Farms, Inc. v. Spire, 927 F.2d 330, 335 (8th Cir. 1991) (holding article XII, § 8, of Nebraska Constitution represents “a reasonable judgment [by the people of Nebraska] that prohibiting non-family corporate farming serves the public interest in preserving agriculture where families own and farm the land” and the provision not in conflict with federal Constitution), cert. denied 502 U.S. 814 , 112 S. Ct. 65 , 116 L.
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Murphy, dba Thomas M. Murphy & Associates
v.
Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia
No. 90-1815.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Oct 7, 1991.
502 U.S. 814

C. A. 2d Cir. Certiorari denied.