Piper Aircraft Corp. v. Davis, 448 U.S. 911 (1980). · Go Syfert
Piper Aircraft Corp. v. Davis, 448 U.S. 911 (1980). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
“unless a proposed amendment may clearly be seen to be futile because of substantive or procedural considerations, ... conjecture about the merits of the litigation should not enter into the decision whether to allow amendment.”
97 citation events (9 in the last 25 years) across 44 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Proctor v. Scruggs (mdd, 2024-12-20) · Strongest negative: State Ex Rel. May v. Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma (okla, 1986-01-13)
Treatment trajectory · 1981 → 2026 · click a year to view as-of
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Top citers, strongest first. 26 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited "but see" State Ex Rel. May v. Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma
Okla. · 1986 · signal: but see · confidence high
But see Washington v. Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation, 447 U.S. 134, 151, 156 , 100 S.Ct. 2069, 2080 , 2082 through 2083, 65 L.Ed.2d 10 [1980], reh'g. denied, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1172 [1980].
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Proctor v. Scruggs
D. Maryland · 2024 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
unless a proposed amendment may clearly be seen to be futile because of substantive or procedural considerations, ... conjecture about the merits of the litigation should not enter into the decision whether to allow amendment.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Munday v. Lees-McRae College
W.D.N.C. · 2021 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
elay must be accompanied by prejudice, bad faith, 6 the plaintiff also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction which is discussed infra. or futility
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Forstmann v. Culp
M.D.N.C. · 1987 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
delay alone ... without any specifically resulting prejudice, or any obvious design by dilatoriness to harass the opponent, should not suffice as a reason for denial
cited Cited "see" Bragg v. Robertson
S.D.W. Va · 1999 · signal: see · confidence high
See Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606, 613 (4th Cir.), cert. dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980).
cited Cited "see" Bromley v. Michigan Education Ass'n-NEA
E.D. Mich. · 1998 · signal: see · confidence high
See Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606 , 609 n. 3 (4th Cir.), cert, dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980); see also Charles Alan Wright, Arthur R.
cited Cited "see" HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital v. American National Red Cross
4th Cir. · 1996 · signal: see · confidence high
See Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606, 613 (4th Cir.), cert. dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980).
cited Cited "see" Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital v. American National Red Cross
4th Cir. · 1996 · signal: see · confidence high
See Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606, 613 (4th Cir.), cert. dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980).
cited Cited "see" Keegan v. Dalton
E.D. Va. · 1995 · signal: see · confidence high
See Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606, 613 (4th Cir.), cert. dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980).
cited Cited "see" Connelly v. General Medical Corp.
E.D. Va. · 1995 · signal: see · confidence high
See Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606, 613 (4th Cir.), cert. dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980).
discussed Cited "see" Jones v. Jones
W. Va. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606 (4th Cir.), cert. dis missed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980); Keith v. Volpe, 858 F.2d 467 (9th Cir.1988), cert. denied, 493 U.S. 813 , 110 S.Ct. 61 , 107 L.Ed.2d 28 (1989).
discussed Cited "see" National Bank of Washington v. Pearson
4th Cir. · 1988 · signal: see · confidence high
See Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606, 613 (4 Cir.), cert. dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980); Ward Electronics Service, Inc. v. First Commercial Bank, 819 F.2d 496, 497 (4 Cir.1987); Johnson v. Oroweat Foods Co., 785 F.2d 503, 509-10 (4 Cir.1986).
discussed Cited "see" National Bank of Washington v. John B. Pearson, and Danielle R. Pearson Does I-X, (Two Cases) National Bank of Washington v. John B. Pearson, and Danielle R. Pearson Does I-X
4th Cir. · 1988 · signal: see · confidence high
See Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606, 613 (4 Cir.), cert. dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980); Ward Electronics Service, Inc. v. First Commercial Bank, 819 F.2d 496, 497 (4 Cir.1987); Johnson v. Oroweat Foods Co., 785 F.2d 503, 509-10 (4 Cir.1986).
discussed Cited "see" Ricardo Santana v. Holiday Inns, Inc., Gene Johnson, Randy Scheets, Bruce Faltin as Employees Holiday Inns, Inc.
9th Cir. · 1982 · signal: see · confidence high
See Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606, 611-12 (4th Cir.), cert. dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980); Skidmore v. Syntex Laboratories, Inc., 529 F.2d 1244, 1249 (5th Cir. 1976); Crowder v. Gordons Transports, Inc., 387 F.2d 413, 416 (8th Cir. 1967).
discussed Cited "see" Eagle River Mobile Home Park, Ltd. v. District Court Ex Rel. County of Eagle
Colo. · 1982 · signal: accord · confidence high
Accord, e.g., Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606 (4th Cir. 1980), cert. dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980); United States v. International Business Machines Corp., 66 F.R.D. 223 (S.D.N.Y.1975); see generally 6 C.
discussed Cited "see" State v. Skjonsby
N.D. · 1982 · signal: see · confidence high
See, United States v. Havens, 446 U.S. 620 , 100 S.Ct. 1912 , 64 L.Ed.2d 559 (1980), rehearing denied 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1172 (1980); Harris v. New York, 401 U.S. 222 , 91 S.Ct. 643 , 28 L.Ed.2d 1 (1971).
cited Cited "see" White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians v. Alexander
8th Cir. · 1982 · signal: see · confidence high
See Washington v. Confederated Tribes of Colville, 447 U.S. 134, 161 , 100 S.Ct. 2069, 2085 , 65 L.Ed.2d 10 (1980), rehearing denied, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1172 (1980). .
discussed Cited "see" White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians v. Joseph N. Alexander, Individually and as Commissioner of Natural Resources for the State of Minnesota and Fredean C. Hammer, Director of the Division of Enforcement and Field Service for the Department of Natural Resources, Counties of Mahnomen, Clearwater and Becker, Elmer H. Winter, Kenneth Albertson, Joe Klinkhammer, Ed Grahame, United States of America v. State of Minnesota, Appellee/cross White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians v. Joseph N. Alexander, Individually and as Commissioner of Natural Resources for the State of Minnesota and Fredean C. Hammer, Director of the Division of Enforcement and Field Service for the Department of Natural Resources, Counties of Mahnomen, Clearwater and Becker, Elmer W. Winter, Kenneth Albertson, Joe Klinkhammer, Ed Grahame, United States of America v. State of Minnesota, White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians v. Joseph N. Alexander, Individually and as Commissioner of Natural Resources for the State of Minnesota and Fredean C. Hammer, Director of the Division of Enforcement and Field Service for the Department of Natural Resources, Counties of Mahnomen, Clearwater and Becker, Elmer W. Winter, Kenneth Albertson, Joe Klinkhammer, Ed Grahame, United States of America v. State of Minnesota, White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians v. Joseph N. Alexander, Individually and as Commissioner of Natural Resources for the State of Minnesota and Fredean C. Hammer, Director of the Division of Enforcement and Field Service for the Department of Natural Resources, Counties of Mahnomen, Clearwater and Becker, Elmer W. Winter, Kenneth Albertson, Joe Klinkhammer, Ed Grahame
8th Cir. · 1982 · signal: see · confidence high
See Washington v. Confederated Tribes of Colville, 447 U.S. 134, 161 , 100 S.Ct. 2069, 2085 , 65 L.Ed.2d 10 (1980), rehearing denied, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1172 (1980) 4 The State of Minnesota joined the appeal only to preserve its position from res judicata if the counties' position is adopted 5 Pursuant to the Nelson Act, a Commission was appointed by the United States to negotiate with the Minnesota Chippewa Bands for cession of certain lands.
discussed Cited "see" Dan-Dee Imports, Inc. v. Well-Made Toy Mfg. Corp.
E.D.N.Y · 1981 · signal: accord · confidence high
Dan-Dee, however, does not seriously dispute that its action was improperly commenced under § 205(d), but to avoid the inconvenience of dismissal and filing a new action that Well-Made’s interpretation apparently requires, it seeks leave to file an amended complaint which alleges that “a written acknowledgment of the acquisition has been recorded in the United States Copyright Office.” While strictly the pleading Dan-Dee seeks leave to file is, in this respect, a supplemental one under Rule 15(d), F.R.Civ.P., because the recordation of transfer is an event that has “happened since the…
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Northstar Anesthesia of Alabama, LLC v. Noble
Ala. · 2016 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606 (4th Cir.), cert. dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980); Holmes v. Pennsylvania New York Central Transportation Co., 48 F.R.D. 449 (N.D.Ind. 1969); Shinkle v. Union City Body Co., 94 F.R.D. 631 (D.Kan.1982); Hunt v. Penn Central Transportation Co., 414 F.Supp. 1157 (W.D.Pa.1976).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Luna v. State (2×)
Okla. Crim. App. · 1992 · signal: see also · confidence low
See Hampton v. United States, 425 U.S. 484 , 495 n. 7, 96 S.Ct. 1646 , 1653 n. 7, 48 L.Ed.2d 113 (1976); See also United States v. Payner, 447 U.S. *75 727, 100 S.Ct. 2439 , 65 L.Ed.2d 468 (1980) reh. denied 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1172 ; United States v. Kelly, 707 F.2d 1460 (D.C.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." United States v. Ronald Fuesting
7th Cir. · 1988 · signal: see also · confidence low
Rakas, 439 U.S. at 134 , 99 S.Ct. at 427 ; see also United States v. Payner, 447 U.S. 727, 731-33 , 100 S.Ct. 2439, 2444-45 , 65 L.Ed.2d 468 (1980), reh’g denied, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed. 2d 1172 (1980); Alderman, 394 U.S. at 174 , 89 S.Ct. at 966 ; United States v. Chase, 692 F.2d 69, 70 (9th Cir.1982).
cited Cited "see, e.g." Knauer v. Johns-Manville Corp.
D. Maryland · 1986 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606, 613 (4th Cir.), cert. dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980); S.S.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Chavez v. Regents of the University of New Mexico
N.M. · 1985 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606 (4th Cir.), cert. dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980); Holmes v. Pennsylvania New York Central Transportation Co., 48 F.R.D. 449 (N.D.Ind.1969); Shinkle v. Union City Body Co., 94 F.R.D. 631 (D.Kan.1982); Hunt ¶.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Carol Anita Ringrose and Frederick Ringrose v. Engelberg Huller Co., Inc., Sundstrand Corporation and White Consolidated, Inc. (2×)
6th Cir. · 1982 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Davis v. Piper Aircraft Corp., 615 F.2d 606, 611-12 (4th Cir.), cert. dismissed, 448 U.S. 911 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1141 (1980); Royal Indemnity v. Petrozzino, 598 F.2d 816 (3rd Cir. 1979); Ingram v. Kumar, 585 F.2d 566, 570 (2d Cir. 1978), cert. denied, 440 U.S. 940 , 99 S.Ct. 1289 , 59 L.Ed.2d 499 (1979); Skidmore v. Syntex Laboratories, Inc., 529 F.2d 1244, 1249 (5th Cir. 1976); Simmons v. Fenton, 480 F.2d 133 (7th Cir. 1973) ; Welch v. Louisiana Power & Light Co., 466 F.2d 1344, 1346 (5th Cir. 1972); Crowder v. Gordons Transports, Inc., 387 F.2d 413, 416-19 (8th Cir. 1967)…
discussed Cited "see, e.g." United States v. Anthony Dilapi and Benjamin Ladmer (2×)
2d Cir. · 1981 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See e. g., United States v. Havens, 446 U.S. 620, 626-27 , 100 S.Ct. 1912, 1916-17 , 64 L.Ed.2d 559 (government must be permitted "proper and effective cross-examination ..."), reh. denied, 446 U.S. 620 , 101 S.Ct. 25 , 65 L.Ed.2d 1172 (1980); Brown v. United States, 356 U.S. 148, 154-55 , 78 S.Ct. 622, 626 , 2 L.Ed.2d 822 , reh. denied, 356 U.S. 948 , 78 S.Ct. 776 , 2 L.Ed.2d 822 (1958).
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Piper Aircraft Corp.
v.
Davis
No. 79-1665.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Jul 11, 1980.
448 U.S. 911

Executor. C. A. 4th Cir. Certiorari dismissed under this Court’s Rule 53.