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cited 4× by 1 distinct case · “Certainly, there is no presumption that a director is controlled. Rather, the issue is an intensely factual one.”
cited 3× by 1 distinct case · “... mere conclusory allegations of director wrongdoing will not suffice to excuse demand.”
188 citation events (5 in the last 25 years) across 52 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: MOZES ON BEHALF OF GENERAL ELEC. CO. v. Welch (ctd, 1986-06-26) · Strongest negative: Lake v. First Nationwide Bank (paed, 1994-07-29)
Treatment trajectory · 1982 → 2026 · click a year to view as-of
1982 2004 2026
Top citers, strongest first. 30 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited "but see" Lake v. First Nationwide Bank
E.D. Pa. · 1994 · signal: but see · confidence high
But see Welch v. Board of Directors of Wildwood Golf Club, 146 F.R.D. 131, 136 (W.D.Pa.1993) ("The burden is on the defendants to prove that the representation will be inadequate.”) (citing Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 788 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982)). .
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) MOZES ON BEHALF OF GENERAL ELEC. CO. v. Welch
D. Conn. · 1986 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
... mere conclusory allegations of director wrongdoing will not suffice to excuse demand.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Kaster v. Modification Systems, Inc.
2d Cir. · 1984 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
certainly, there is no presumption that a director is controlled. rather, the issue is an intensely factual one.
cited Cited "see" Daventree Ltd. v. Republic of Azerbaijan
S.D.N.Y. · 2004 · signal: see · confidence high
See Johns v. Rozet, 141 F.R.D. 211, 217 (D.D.C.1992) (citing Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 788 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982)).
discussed Cited "see" Fields v. Biomatrix, Inc.
D.N.J. · 2000 · signal: see · confidence high
Wetzel v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., 508 F.2d 239, 247 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 421 U.S. 1011 , 95 S.Ct. 2415 (1975); see Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 788 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982).
discussed Cited "see" Walco Investments, Inc. v. Thenen
S.D. Fla. · 1996 · signal: see · confidence high
See Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 789 (3rd Cir.1982) (class representatives are not required to have a detailed knowledge of the litigation), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982).
discussed Cited "see" In Re ML-Lee Acquisition Fund II, L.P. & ML-Lee Acquisition Fund (Retirement Accounts) II, L.P. Securities Litigation
D. Del. · 1994 · signal: see · confidence high
See Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 789 (3d Cir.) (class representative adequate even where he “displayed a complete ignorance of the facts concerning the transaction that he was challenging), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982); In re Data Access, 103 F.R.D. 130, 141 (D.N.J.1984); Peil v. Speiser, 97 F.R.D. 657, 660 (E.D.Pa.1983).
discussed Cited "see" Joy Manufacturing Corp. v. Pullman-Peabody Co.
W.D. Pa. · 1989 · signal: see · confidence high
See Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982), where the court stated that in “determining whether a demand is necessary, [the court] should consider whether a demand on the directors would be likely to prod them to correct a wrong.” Berger’s suit sought to have the stock rights and pension plans, the poison pills, declared invalid as the products of a breach of fiduciary duty by the Joy board of directors.
cited Cited "see" Granada Investments, Inc. v. DWG Corp.
N.D. Ohio · 1989 · signal: see · confidence high
See Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 788 (3rd Cir.) cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982); see also Baron v. Strawbridge & Clothier, 646 F.Supp. 690 (E.D.Pa.1986).
discussed Cited "see" Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Westinghouse Electric Corporation (2×)
3rd Cir. · 1989 · signal: see · confidence high
See Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 783 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982); Heyl & Patterson Int’l, Inc. v. F.D.
discussed Cited "see" Shelton v. Thompson
Ala. · 1989 · signal: see · confidence high
If, as alleged, this deflated value was the product of illegal or fraudulent conduct on the part of Lexington's directors, then Colonial would presumably deem it desirable and appropriate to seek redress for a loss occasioned by persons who, at the time of the loss, were outside the Colonial corporate structure. [2] If that presumption is correct, and I believe that it is, then for the plaintiffs to give notice to Colonial's directors before bringing a derivative action would not be futile—it would be imperative, given that "the demand requirement of Rule 23.1 should be rigorously enforced." …
discussed Cited "see" Samuel M. Feinberg Testamentary Trust v. Carter (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
S.D.N.Y. · 1987 · signal: see · confidence high
See Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982).
discussed Cited "see" In re Consumers Power Co. Derivative Litigation
E.D. Mich. · 1986 · signal: see · confidence high
See Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779 (3d Cir.), cert denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982); Tabas v. Mullane, 608 F.Supp. 759, 767 (D.N.J. 1985); Reilly Mortgage Group, Inc. v. Mount Vernon Savings & Loan Ass’n, 568 F.Supp. 1067 (E.D.Va.1983).
cited Cited "see" National Labor Relations Board v. Cer Inc.
5th Cir. · 1985 · signal: see · confidence high
See Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Co. v. NLRB, 658 F.2d 968 , 984 n. 18 (4th Cir.1981), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 879 , 103 S.Ct. 175 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982).
cited Cited "see" Century Air Freight, Inc. v. American Airlines, Inc.
S.D.N.Y. · 1984 · signal: see · confidence high
See Moore Drug Exchange v. Eli Lilly & Co., 662 F.2d 935, 941 (2d Cir.1981), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982).
cited Cited "see" Clark Enterprises, Inc. v. Holywell Corp.
E.D. Va. · 1983 · signal: see · confidence high
See Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779 (3rd Cir.1982), cert. denied — U.S. -, 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 ; In re Kauffman Mutual Fund' Action, supra at 263 n. 4.
cited Cited "see, e.g." COR Marketing & Sales, Inc. v. Greyhawk Corp.
W.D.N.Y. · 1998 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982).
cited Cited "see, e.g." Alfred Blasband v. Steven M. Rales Mitchell P. Rales John Doe 1-10 Danaher Corporation, Alfred Blasband, Derivatively on Behalf of Danaher Corporation
3rd Cir. · 1992 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 783 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Larson v. Dumke
9th Cir. · 1990 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See e.g., Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 788-89 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982); Owen v. Modern Diversified Industries, Inc., 643 F.2d 441, 443-44 (6th Cir.1981) (no antagonistic interests); GA Enterprises, Inc. v. Leisure Living Communities, Inc., 66 F.R.D. 123, 125-27 (D.Mass.1974), aff'd, 517 F.2d 24, 26-27 (1st Cir.1975).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Larson v. Dumke
9th Cir. · 1990 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See e.g., Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 788-89 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982); Owen v. Modern Diversified Industries, Inc., 643 F.2d 441, 443-44 (6th Cir.1981) (no antagonistic interests); GA Enterprises, Inc. v. Leisure Living Communities, Inc., 66 F.R.D. 123, 125-27 (D.Mass.1974), aff'd, 517 F.2d 24, 26-27 (1st Cir.1975).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Alcan Aluminium Limited v. Franchise Tax Board of the State of California, Imperial Chemical Industries Plc v. Franchise Tax Board of the State of California
7th Cir. · 1989 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 788 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982); Brink v. Dalesio, 667 F.2d 420, 428 (4th Cir.1981); Note, Trust Beneficiary Standing in Shareholder Derivative Actions, 39 Stan.L.Rev. 267, 273-74 (1986). 14 In a number of more recent cases, federal courts have denied individual standing to shareholders notwithstanding that these shareholders controlled a majority of voting shares and that subject matter jurisdiction did not depend on the individual plaintiff's residence.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Longden v. Sunderman
N.D. Tex. · 1988 · signal: see also · confidence low
See Wolgin v. Magic Marker Corp., 82 F.R.D. 168, 175 (E.D.Pa.1979); see also Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779 (3d Cir.1982), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982); Weinberger v. Jackson, 102 F.R.D. 839, 845 (N.D.Cal.1984).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Alcan Aluminium Ltd. v. Franchise Tax Board
7th Cir. · 1988 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 788 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982); Brink v. Dalesio, 667 F.2d 420, 428 (4th Cir.1981); Note, Trust Beneficiary Standing in Shareholder Derivative Actions, 39 Stan.L.Rev. 267, 273-74 (1986).
cited Cited "see, e.g." Rodriguez Ex Rel. Rodriguez v. Berrybrook Farms, Inc.
W.D. Mich. · 1987 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See e.g., Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 788 (3d Cir.1982), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982).
cited Cited "see, e.g." Allright Missouri, Inc. v. Billeter
8th Cir. · 1987 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 784-87 (3d Cir.), cert, denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Allright Missouri, Inc. v. Billeter
1st Cir. · 1987 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 784-87 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982). 25 Defendants also assert that pursuant to Rule 23.1 Allright should have requested prior to filing this action or the Second Amended Complaint that the other limited partners, who by majority vote approved the conveyance, join in its efforts to rescind the sale.
cited Cited "see, e.g." Lewis v. Hilton
N.D. Ill. · 1986 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 786 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982); Allison, 604 F.Supp. at 1122 .
cited Cited "see, e.g." Kaufman ex rel. Bankamerica Corp. v. Armacost
C.D. Cal. · 1986 · signal: compare · confidence low
Compare Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 785 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982) (applying state law) with Greenspun v. Del E.
cited Cited "see, e.g." In Re Bankamerica Securities Litigation
C.D. Cal. · 1986 · signal: compare · confidence low
Compare Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779, 785 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 880 , 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982) (applying state law) with Greenspun v. Del E.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." United States v. Herbert Baylin (2×)
3rd Cir. · 1982 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Lewis v. Curtis, 671 F.2d 779 (3d Cir.1982), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 103 S.Ct. 176 , 74 L.Ed.2d 144 (1982); Johnson v. Trueblood, 629 F.2d 302 (3d Cir.1980), cert. denied, 450 U.S. 999 , 101 S.Ct. 1704 , 68 L.Ed.2d 200 (1981); Poteet v. Fauver, 517 F.2d 393 (3d Cir.1975) 31 The Ninth Circuit adopted the Robin test in United States v. Arnett, 628 F.2d 1162, 1165 (9th Cir.1979), and reaffirmed its adherence to the test in United States v. Larios, 640 F.2d 938, 943 (9th Cir.1981), and United States v. Doe, 655 F.2d 920, 929 (9th Cir.1980).
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Best
v.
United Virginia Bank/National
No. 81-2279.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Oct 4, 1982.
459 U.S. 879
Consideration, Took.
Published
2 passages pin-cited by 2 cases
Pinpoint authority: bottom 75%
Citer courts: Second Circuit (1) · D. Connecticut (1)

Sup. Ct. Va. Certiorari denied.

Justice Powell took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.