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cited 3× by 1 distinct case · “In federal question cases ... federal substantive rights may be compromised if a stringent state rule of evidence is applied.”
cited 3× by 1 distinct case · “In many situations in which the same attorney acts for two or more parties having a common interest, neither party may exercise the privilege in a subsequent controversy with the other.”
146 citation events (15 in the last 25 years) across 57 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: In Re Ginn-LA St. Lucie Ltd., LLLP (flsb, 2010-11-09)
Treatment trajectory · 1971 → 2026 · click a year to view as-of
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Top citers, strongest first. 28 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) In Re Ginn-LA St. Lucie Ltd., LLLP
Bankr. S.D. Florida · 2010 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
in many situations in which the same attorney acts for two or more parties having a common interest, neither party may exercise the privilege in a subsequent controversy with the other.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) King v. Conde
E.D.N.Y · 1988 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
in federal question cases ... federal substantive rights may be compromised if a stringent state rule of evidence is applied.
cited Cited "see" Pgh History v. Ziegler, Appeal of: Ziegler
Pa. · 2019 · signal: see · confidence high
See Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 (5th Cir.1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971); Valente v. Pepsico, Inc., 68 F.R.D. 361 (D.Del.1975).
cited Cited "see" Pgh History v. Ziegler, Appeal of: Hoffstot
Pa. · 2019 · signal: see · confidence high
See Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 (5th Cir.1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971); Valente v. Pepsico, Inc., 68 F.R.D. 361 (D.Del.1975).
cited Cited "see" Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Found. v. Ziegler
Pa. · 2019 · signal: see · confidence high
See Garner v. Wolfinbarger , 430 F.2d 1093 (5th Cir.1970), cert. denied , 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971) ; Valente v. Pepsico, Inc. , 68 F.R.D. 361 (D.Del.1975).
cited Cited "see" Pgh History v. Ziegler, Appeal of: Ziegler
Pa. · 2019 · signal: see · confidence high
See Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 (5th Cir.1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971); Valente v. Pepsico, Inc., 68 F.R.D. 361 (D.Del.1975).
discussed Cited "see" In Re Refco Inc.
Bankr. S.D.N.Y. · 2006 · signal: see · confidence high
See generally Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093, 1103-04 (5th Cir.1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971) (holding that attorney-client privilege may be asserted by corporation against those for whom it acts as fiduciary, subject to right of such beneficiaries to show cause why it should not be invoked in the particular instance).
discussed Cited "see" In Re Perrigo Company (2×)
6th Cir. · 1997 · signal: see · confidence high
See Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 (5th Cir.1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971); Fausek v. White, 965 F.2d 126 (6th Cir.) (extending Gamer beyond shareholder derivative suit), cert. denied sub nom.
cited Cited "see" Opus Corp. v. International Business MacHines Corp.
D. Minnesota · 1996 · signal: see · confidence high
See, Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093, 1103-04 (5th Cir.1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971); In re ML-Lee Acquisition Fund II, L.P.
cited Cited "see" In Re Braniff, Inc.
Bankr. M.D. Fla. · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
See, Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 (5th Cir.1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971).
discussed Cited "see" Thomas A.J. Fausek v. Robert E. White, Selox, Inc.
6th Cir. · 1992 · signal: see · confidence high
See In Re Antitrust Grand Jury, 805 F.2d 155, 162 (6th Cir.1986) (“All reasons for the attorney-client privilege are completely eviscerated when a client consults an attorney not for advice on past misconduct, but for legal assistance in carrying out a contemplated or ongoing crime or fraud.”) It has been settled law since Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 (5th Cir.1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971), that a corporation may claim an attorney-client privilege to prevent an attorney from testifying about confidential communications with the corporati…
discussed Cited "see" In re LTV Securities Litigation
N.D. Tex. · 1981 · signal: see · confidence high
See, Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 (5th Cir. 1970), cert. denied 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971); Panter v. Marshall Field & Co., 80 F.R.D. 718 (N.D.Ill.1978); Cohen v. Uniroyal, Inc., 80 F.R.D. 480 (E.D.Pa.1978).
discussed Cited "see" Doyle v. Union Insurance (2×)
Neb. · 1979 · signal: see · confidence high
See, Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F. 2d 1093 (5th Cir., 1970), cert. den. 401 U. S. 974 , 91 S. Ct. 1191 , 28 L.
discussed Cited "see" J. P. Foley & Co. v. Vanderbilt
S.D.N.Y. · 1974 · signal: see · confidence high
See Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 (5th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971) ; Colton v. United States, 306 F.2d 633 (2d Cir. 1962) ; Fed.R.Evid. 501, Advisory Committee’s Note. .
discussed Cited "see" Hayes v. Pennsylvania Lawn Products, Inc.
E.D. Pa. · 1973 · signal: see · confidence high
Co., 424 F.2d 1064 (3d Cir. 1970); see Eulo v. Deval Aerodynamics, Inc., 47 F.R.D. 35, 44 (E.D.Pa.1969), rev’d on other grounds, 430 F.2d 325 (3d Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971); 5A J.
cited Cited "see" Baker v. F & F INVESTMENT
S.D.N.Y. · 1972 · signal: see · confidence high
See Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 (5th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971).
discussed Cited "see" Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. v. Ruckelshaus
D.C. Cir. · 1971 · signal: see · confidence high
See Medical Committee for Human Rights v. SEC, 139 U.S.App.D.C. 226 , 232-239, 432 F.2d 659, 665-672 (1970), cert. granted, 401 U.S. -, 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 322 ; Trailways of New England, Inc. v. CAB, 412 F.2d 926 (1st Cir. 1969). .
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Samaritan Foundation v. Superior Court
Ariz. Ct. App. · 1993 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093, 1103-04 (5th Cir.1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971) (finding that the privilege may be overcome by a showing of good cause in shareholder derivative suits); Aguinaga v. John Morrell & Co., 112 F.R.D. 671, 681 (D.C.Kan.1986) (holding that the privilege may be overcome by a showing of good cause in the effort by union members to discover communications between lawyers and officers who allegedly betrayed union); Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia v. Steamship Mount Dirfys, 537 F.Supp. 55, 56 (E.D.N.C.1981) (explai…
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Martin v. Valley National Bank
S.D.N.Y. · 1991 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093, 1103 (5th Cir.1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971); Quintel Corp., N.V. v. Citibank, N.A., 567 F.Supp. 1357, 1364 (S.D.N.Y.1983); 2 Weinstein’s Evidence, supra, ¶ 503(d)(5)[01] at 503-74 to 75; Sup.Ct.Stan. 503(d)(5).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Parts and Electric Motors, Inc., an Illinois Corporation v. Sterling Electric, Inc., a Delaware Corporation
7th Cir. · 1987 · signal: compare · confidence low
Compare General Foam, 695 F.2d at 288 (reversing judgment n.o.v. but upholding determination that jury verdict “was against the clear weight of the evidence”) with Eulo v. Deval Aerodynamics, Inc., 430 F.2d 325 (3rd Cir.1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971) (reversing district court’s decision to grant new trial for supposed errors in jury instructions).
cited Cited "see, e.g." In re Diasonics Securities Litigation
D. Colo. · 1986 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093, 1103 (5th Cir.) (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Tony Davis BALLARD, Defendant-Appellant
5th Cir. · 1986 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See e.g., Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 , 1102 (5th Cir.1970), ce rt. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971); In re Grand Jury Proceedings, 680 F.2d 1026, 1028-29 (5th Cir.1982); In re Sealed Case, 754 F.2d 395, 399, 400 (D.C.Cir.1985).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." John Mallick v. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
D.C. Cir. · 1984 · signal: see also · confidence low
But cf. Flaherty v. Warehousemen, Garage & Service Station Employees' Local Union No. 334, 574 F.2d 484, 486 (9th Cir.1978) (per curiam) 33 See 5 Smith, Fletcher Cyclopedia of the Law of Private Corporations Sec. 2239.1 (perm. ed. 1976 & 1984 Supp.); see also supra note 21 34 Cf. Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093, 1100-04 (5th Cir.1970) (listing factual inquiries relevant to "balancing of interests" in determining whether shareholder may inspect attorney-corporation correspondence), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971); State ex rel.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Fed. Sec. L. Rep. P 98,023, 8 Fed. R. Evid. Serv. 475 Pauline Weil and Emanuel J. Weil, on Behalf of Themselves and All Others Similarly Situated v. Investment/indicators, Research and Management, Inc., Desmond W. Mitchell, Charles R. Schwab, Robert Birkie, John Hossfeld, Marjorie A. Wegner and Laurel Brook Farms, Inc.
9th Cir. · 1981 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e. g., Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 , 1097 & n.10 (5th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971); United States v. Bartone, 400 F.2d 459, 461 (6th Cir. 1968), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1027 , 89 S.Ct. 631 , 21 L.Ed.2d 571 (1969); Radiant Burners, Inc. v. American Gas Ass'n, 320 F.2d 314, 322-23 (7th Cir.) (en banc), cert. denied, 375 U.S. 929 , 84 S.Ct. 330 , 11 L.Ed.2d 262 (1963).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Weil v. Investment/Indicators, Research & Management, Inc.
9th Cir. · 1981 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e. g., Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 , 1097 & n.10 (5th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971); United States v. Bartone, 400 F.2d 459, 461 (6th Cir. 1968), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1027 , 89 S.Ct. 631 , 21 L.Ed.2d 571 (1969); Radiant Burners, Inc. v. American Gas Ass’n, 320 F.2d 314, 322-23 (7th Cir.) (en banc), cert. denied, 375 U.S. 929 , 84 S.Ct. 330 , 11 L.Ed.2d 262 (1963).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Garrity v. Thomson
D.N.H. · 1979 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093, 1098-1100 (5th Cir. 1970), cert, denied, sub nom., Garner v. First American Life Insurance Company, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Mead Data Central, Inc. v. United States Department of the Air Force (2×)
D.C. Cir. · 1977 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e. g., Garner v. Wolfinbarger, 430 F.2d 1093 , 1096 n.7 (5th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 974 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 323 (1971); Schwimmer v. United States, 232 F.2d 855, 863 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 352 U.S. 833 , 77 S.Ct. 48 , 1 L.Ed.2d 52 (1956); 8 in 1 Pet Products, Inc. v. Swift & Co., 218 F.Supp. 253 (S.D.N.Y.1963); United States v. United Shoe Machinery Corp., supra; 8 Wigmore on Evidence § 2320 (McNaughton rev. 1961).
cited Cited "see, e.g." Municipal Light Boards of Reading and Wakefield Massachusetts v. Federal Power Commission, Boston Edison Company, Intervenor
D.C. Cir. · 1971 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Medical Committee for Human Rights v. S.E.C., 139 U.S.App.D.C. 226 , 432 F.2d 659 (1970), cert, granted, 401 U.S. 973 , 91 S.Ct. 1191 , 28 L.Ed.2d 322 (1971).
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Securities and Exchange Commission
v.
Medical Committee for Human Rights
No. 1162.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Mar 22, 1971.
401 U.S. 973
Consideration, Took.
Cited by 1 opinion  |  Published
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Citer courts: S.D. Florida (1) · E.D. New York (1)

C. A. D. C. Cir. Certiorari granted.

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