Pekarski v. Abraham, 467 U.S. 1242 (1984). · Go Syfert
Pekarski v. Abraham, 467 U.S. 1242 (1984). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
“the fact that the action complained of resulted from a vote of the members of the governing body is not dispositive, for in the exercise of non-legislative powers all corporate bodies require a vote of their governing bodies.”
119 citation events (3 in the last 25 years) across 39 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Akers v. West Virginia Department of Highways (wva, 1993-01-25) · Strongest negative: Selch v. Letts (insd, 1992-06-03)
Treatment trajectory · 1984 → 2026 · click a year to view as-of
1984 2005 2026
Top citers, strongest first. 17 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited "but see" Selch v. Letts
S.D. Ind. · 1992 · signal: but cf. · confidence high
See Hudson, 913 F.2d at 432 (“seemingly inconsequential [local] matters such as potholes and street lights *1518 ... can be important political issues”); but cf. Abraham v. Pekarski, 537 F.Supp. 858, 865 (E.D.Pa.1982), aff'd, 728 F.2d 167 (3rd Cir.1984), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1242 , 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 822 (1984).
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Akers v. West Virginia Department of Highways (2×)
W. Va. · 1993 · signal: see · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence high
lthough he was vested with some discretion in the execution of his duties, such as determining which potholes should be filled, plaintiff's position did not empower him to make policy decisions
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Breck v. Ulmer
Alaska · 1987 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
the fact that the action complained of resulted from a vote of the members of the governing body is not dispositive, for in the exercise of non-legislative powers all corporate bodies require a vote of their governing bodies.
cited Cited "see" Cullura v. School District of Bristol Township
Pa. Commw. Ct. · 1992 · signal: accord · confidence high
Accord Abraham v. Pekarski, 728 F.2d 167 (3d Cir.1984), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1242 , 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 822 (1984).
discussed Cited "see" Delores Simmons, Administratrix of the Estate of Daniel La Friscoe Simmons v. The City of Philadelphia Police Officer A. Panati, Badge No. 2587 (2×)
3rd Cir. · 1991 · signal: see · confidence high
See Abraham v. Pekarski, 728 F.2d 167, 172-73 (3d Cir.) (“[A] Rule 50(b) motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict may not be made on grounds that were not asserted in a motion for directed verdict.”), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1242 , 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 822 (1984); cf. Lowenstein v. Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Pennsauken, 536 F.2d 9 (3d Cir.) (holding that court may grant motion for j.n.o.v. only on basis of motion for directed verdict renewed at close of evidence and emphasizing that requirement avoids tactical victories at expense of substantive interests), cert. denied, 429 U…
discussed Cited "see" Bryant v. Nichols
M.D. Ala. · 1989 · signal: see · confidence high
See Abraham v. Pekarski, 728 F.2d 167, 174-75 (3rd Cir.1984) (“[i]t is only with respect to the legislative powers delegated to them by the state legislatures that the members of governing boards of municipal corporations enjoy legislative immunity”), cer t. denied, 467 U.S. 1242 , 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 822 (1985) Cf. Carroll v. City of Prattville, 653 F.Supp. 933, 941 (M.D.Ala.1987) (state law can serve as a guide to determine whether certain actions are within the legislative sphere).
discussed Cited "see" Meding v. Hurd
D. Del. · 1985 · signal: accord · confidence high
In either case, however, the sufficiency of the claim of entitlement must be decided by reference to state law.” Bishop v. Wood, 426 U.S. 341, 344 , 96 S.Ct. 2074, 2077 , 48 L.Ed.2d 684 ; accord Abraham v. Pekarski, 537 F.Supp. 858, 866-71 (E.D.Pa.1982) (Becker, J. sitting by designation), aff' d., 728 F.2d 167 (3d Cir.1984), cert. denied — U.S. -, 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 822 (1984).
discussed Cited "see" Institutionalized Juveniles v. Secretary of Public Welfare
3rd Cir. · 1985 · signal: see · confidence high
See Abraham v. Pekarski, 728 F.2d 167, 175 (3d Cir.1984) (“Although Abraham did not prevail on each of his legal theories, he obtained the relief he sought,” and so was entitled to attorney fees.), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 822 (1984); Bagby v. Beal, 606 F.2d 411, 415 (3d Cir.1979) (the “definition [of ‘prevailing party’] focuses not on the substantive merits of the plaintiff’s claims, but rather on the relief ultimately received by the plaintiff”).
discussed Cited "see" Institutionalized Juveniles v. Secretary Of Public Welfare
3rd Cir. · 1985 · signal: see · confidence high
See Abraham v. Pekarski, 728 F.2d 167, 175 (3d Cir.1984) ("Although Abraham did not prevail on each of his legal theories, he obtained the relief he sought," and so was entitled to attorney fees.), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 822 (1984); Bagby v. Beal, 606 F.2d 411, 415 (3d Cir.1979) (the "definition [of 'prevailing party'] focuses not on the substantive merits of the plaintiff's claims, but rather on the relief ultimately received by the plaintiff").
cited Cited "see" United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
3rd Cir. · 1984 · signal: see · confidence high
See 104 S.Ct 3513 .
cited Cited "see, e.g." Selch v. Letts
7th Cir. · 1993 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Abraham v. Pekarski, 537 F.Supp. 858 (E.D.Pa.1982), aff'd in part, 728 F.2d 167 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1242 , 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 822 (1984).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Selch v. Letts
7th Cir. · 1993 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Abraham v. Pekarski, 537 F.Supp. 858 (E.D.Pa.1982), aff'd in part, 728 F.2d 167 (3rd Cir.), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1242 , 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 822 (1984). 33 We have previously rejected this narrow view of the role of politics in the implementation of policy.
cited Cited "see, e.g." Gabe Kaimowitz v. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
11th Cir. · 1991 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Gustafson v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Sys., 117 F.2d 242, 245 (5th Cir.1983), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1242 , 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 821 (1984). 21 .
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Proffitt v. MUNICIPAL AUTH. OF BOR. OF MORRISVILLE
E.D. Pa. · 1989 · signal: see also · confidence low
Plaintiffs will be prevailing parties even though the relief they obtained is not identical to the relief they specifically demanded, as long as the relief obtained is of the same general type. *848 758 F.2d 897 , 911-912 (3d Cir.1985); see also Abraham v. Perkarski, 728 F.2d 167, 175 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1242 , 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 822 (1984).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Commonwealth of Kentucky Ex Rel. Cabinet for Human Resources v. William Brock, Secretary of the United States Department of Labor (2×)
6th Cir. · 1988 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Gustafson v. Board of Governors, 717 F.2d 242 (5th Cir.1983) (constructive notice of two banks' application for merger, filed before the Federal Reserve Board, by its publication in the Federal Register was constitutionally sufficient notice to commence the limitation period for filing objections to the proposed merger), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1242 , 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 821 (1984). 22 In the case at bar, the constructive notice provided by 20 C.F.R.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Calhoun v. Forester
W.D. Pa. · 1987 · signal: see also · confidence low
Institutionalized Juveniles, 758 F.2d at 911 ; see also Abraham v. Pekarski, 728 F.2d 167, 175 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 467 U.S. 1242 , 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 822 (1984); Bagby v. Beal, 606 F.2d 411, 415 (3d Cir.1979).
cited Cited "see, e.g." Kennedy v. Hughes
D. Del. · 1984 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Abraham v. Pekarski, 728 F.2d 167, 174 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, — U.S. -, 104 S.Ct. 3513 , 82 L.Ed.2d 822 (1984).
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Pekarski
v.
Abraham
No. 83-1705.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Jun 11, 1984.
467 U.S. 1242

C. A. 3d Cir. Certiorari denied.