Steptoe v. Fort Myers Seafood Packers, Inc., 390 U.S. 946 (1968). · Go Syfert
Steptoe v. Fort Myers Seafood Packers, Inc., 390 U.S. 946 (1968). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
“the burden of proof is on the client to prove that this suit would have been successful but for the negligence of his attorney, and to show what amount would have been collectible had he recovered a judgment”
76 citation events (3 in the last 25 years) across 25 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Fernandes v. Barrs (fladistctapp, 1994-08-30)
Treatment trajectory · 1967 → 2026 · click a year to view as-of
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Top citers, strongest first. 12 distinct citers. How cited ↗
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Fernandes v. Barrs
Fla. Dist. Ct. App. · 1994 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
the burden of proof is on the client to prove that this suit would have been successful but for the negligence of his attorney, and to show what amount would have been collectible had he recovered a judgment
discussed Cited "see" Boerger v. Levin (2×)
E.D. Pa. · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
While Boerger expects to lose money from the bankruptcy court’s distribution of the Clearbrook estate, “the mere breach of a professional duty, causing only nominal damages, speculative harm, or the threat of future harm — not yet realized — does not suffice to create a cause of action for negligence.... [Ujntil the client suffers appreciable harm as a consequence of his attorney’s negligence, the client cannot establish a cause of action for malpractice.” Budd v. Nixen, 6 Cal.3d 195 , 98 Cal.Rptr. 849, 852 , 491 P.2d 433, 436 (1971); see Fort Myers Seafood Packers, Inc. v. Steptoe…
cited Cited "see" Anderson v. Snider
Tex. App. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See and compare Gibson v. Johnson, 414 S.W.2d 235 (Tex.Civ.App.—Tyler 1967, writ ref’d n.r.e.), cert. den’d 390 U.S. 946 , 88 S.Ct. 1032 , 19 L.Ed.2d 1135 (1968).
discussed Cited "see" United States v. Fisher (2×)
E.D. Pa. · 1988 · signal: see · confidence high
See Fort Meyers Seafood Packers, Inc. v. Steptoe and Johnson, 381 F.2d 261, 262 (D.C.Cir.1967), cert. denied, 390 U.S. 946 , 88 S.Ct. 1033 , 19 L.Ed.2d 1135 (1968).
discussed Cited "see" Irving M. Levin, Etc. v. David R. Berley (2×)
1st Cir. · 1984 · signal: see · confidence high
See Fort Myers Seafood Packers, Inc. v. Steptoe & Johnson, 381 F.2d 261, 262 (D.C.Cir.1967), cert. denied, 390 U.S. 946 , 88 S.Ct. 1033 , 19 L.Ed.2d 1135 (1968); Bowman v. Abramson, 545 F.Supp. 227, 231 (E.D.Pa.1982); Simmons v. Ocean, 544 F.Supp. 841, 844 (D.V.I.1982); Mitchell v. Transamerica Insurance Co., 551 S.W.2d 586 (Ky.App.1977); Price v. Holmes, 198 Kan. 100 , 422 P.2d 976 (1967).
discussed Cited "see" City of Waco, Texas v. James Dean Bridges, James Dean Bridges, Percy Garcia and U.S.A.
5th Cir. · 1983 · signal: accord · confidence high
Accord, United States v. Rochelle, 384 F.2d 748, 751-52 (5th Cir.1967), cert. denied, 390 U.S. 946 , 88 S.Ct. 1032 , 19 L.Ed.2d 1135 (1968) (“economic benefit” is the controlling factor in determining income).
discussed Cited "see" Winnie C. Byers v. William A. Burleson (2×)
D.C. Cir. · 1983 · signal: see · confidence high
See Fort Myers Seafood Packers, Inc. v. Steptoe & Johnson, 381 F.2d 261, 262 (D.C.Cir.1967), cert. denied, 390 U.S. 946 , 88 S.Ct. 1033 , 19 L.Ed.2d 1135 (1968); Weisberg v. Williams, Connolly & Califano, 390 A.2d 992, 994 (D.C.App.1978).
discussed Cited "see" United States v. Dorothy R. Garber (2×)
5th Cir. · 1979 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Rochelle, 5 Cir., 1967, 384 F.2d 748 , Cert. denied, 390 U.S. 946 , 88 S.Ct. 1032 , 19 L.Ed.2d 1135 (1968). 53 Given its sweeping language, section 61 must be construed broadly "in accordance with an obvious purpose to tax income comprehensively." Commissioner v. Jacobson, 336 U.S. 28, 49 , 69 S.Ct. 358, 369 , 93 L.Ed. 477 (1949).
cited Cited "see" United States v. Charles Rosenthal
2d Cir. · 1972 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Rochelle, 384 F.2d 748 (5 Cir. 1967), cert, denied, 390 U.S. 946 , 88 S.Ct. 1032 , 19 L.Ed.2d 1135 (1968); Moore v. Unit *1255 ed States, 412 F.2d 974 (5 Cir. 1969).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Brown v. Jonz (2×)
D.C. · 1990 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Fort Myers Seafood Packers, Inc. v. Steptoe and Johnson, 127 U.S.App.D.C. 93 , 94, 381 F.2d 261, 262 (1967), cert. denied, 390 U.S. 946 , 88 S.Ct. 1033 , 19 L.Ed.2d 1135 (1968).
cited Cited "see, e.g." Diversified Brokers Company, Inc. v. Nooney
8th Cir. · 1973 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also, United States v. Rochelle, 384 F.2d 748 (5th Cir. 1967), cert. denied, 390 U.S. 946 , 88 S.Ct. 1032 , 19 L.Ed.2d 1135 (1968).
cited Cited "see, e.g." United States v. Nooney
8th Cir. · 1973 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also, United States v. Rochelle, 384 F.2d 748 (5th Cir. 1967), cert, denied, 390 U.S. 946 , 88 S.Ct. 1032 , 19 L.Ed.2d 1135 (1968).
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Steptoe & Johnson
v.
Fort Myers Seafood Packers, Inc.
No. 936.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Mar 4, 1968.
390 U.S. 946
Frank F. Roberson for petitioners. Glenn A. Mitchell and Edwin M. Slote for respondent.
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C. A. D. C. Cir. Certiorari denied.