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cited 4× by 1 distinct case · “where the state law is uncertain, we are hesitant to second guess the federal district court judge”
56 citation events (4 in the last 25 years) across 29 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Robertshaw Controls Company v. Pre-Engineered Products, Co., Inc., Ball-Co Contractors, Inc. And Algernon-Blair, Inc. (ca5, 1982-03-05)
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discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Robertshaw Controls Company v. Pre-Engineered Products, Co., Inc., Ball-Co Contractors, Inc. And Algernon-Blair, Inc.
5th Cir. · 1982 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
where the state law is uncertain, we are hesitant to second guess the federal district court judge
discussed Cited "see" Selma Smith v. First National Bank of Atlanta
1st Cir. · 1988 · signal: see · confidence high
See Peacock v. Retail Credit Co., 302 F.Supp. 418, 422-24 (N.D.Ga.1969), aff'd, 429 F.2d 31 (5th Cir.1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 938 , 91 S.Ct. 927 , 28 L.Ed.2d 217 (1971) (discussing applicability of tort of invasion of privacy where alleged false credit reports have been issued) and Haggard v. Shaw, 100 Ga.App. 813, 818 , 112 S.E.2d 286, 291 (1959) (containing broad language to the effect that cause of action for invasion of privacy may be maintained where information sent is done for the purpose of doing injury to the plaintiff).
discussed Cited "see" United States v. Rogelio Quintana
7th Cir. · 1975 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Nasse, 432 F.2d 1293, 1303 (7th Cir. 1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 938 , 91 S.Ct. 927 , 28 L.Ed.2d 217 (1971). 5 Defendant Alonso asserts that the doctrine of harmless error is inapplicable to unauthorized wire interceptions.
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Lisker
v.
Kelley, Secretary of the Commonwealth
No. 1038.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Mar 1, 1971.
401 U.S. 928
Black, Brennan, Dismissed, Douglas, Moot, Should, That.
Cited by 3 opinions  |  Published
1 passage pin-cited by 1 case
Pinpoint authority: bottom 73%
Citer courts: Fifth Circuit (1)

Affirmed on appeal from D. C. M. D. Pa.

Mr. Justice Douglas and Mr. Justice Brennan dissent. Mr. Justice Black is of the opinion that the case should be dismissed as moot.