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cited 4× by 1 distinct case · “Opinion work product prepared in anticipation of litigation is absolutely immune from discovery.”
132 citation events (3 in the last 25 years) across 56 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Micron Separations, Inc. v. Pall Corp. (mad, 1995-01-20) · Strongest negative: Ferrara & DiMercurio, Inc. v. St. Paul Mercury Insurance (mad, 1997-06-05)
Treatment trajectory · 1975 → 2026 · click a year to view as-of
1975 2000 2026
Top citers, strongest first. 21 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited "but see" Ferrara & DiMercurio, Inc. v. St. Paul Mercury Insurance
D. Mass. · 1997 · signal: but see · confidence high
Holmgren v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 976 F.2d 573, 577 (9th Cir.1992) (opinion work product subject to discovery “when mental impressions are at issue in a case and the need for the material is compelling”); Dixie Mill Supply Company, Inc. v. Continental Casualty Company, 168 F.R.D. at 559 (recognizing that opinion work product subject to discovery upon heightened showing of compelling need); Hartman v. Banks, 164 F.R.D. 167, 170 (E.D.Pa.1995) (opinion work product can be discovered where opinions of attorney are at issue); Reavis v. Metropolitan Property and Liabili…
examined Cited "but see" Westchester Women's Health Organization, Inc. v. Whalen (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
S.D.N.Y. · 1979 · signal: but see · confidence high
But see Friendship Medical Center, Ltd. v. Chicago Bd. of Health, 505 F.2d 1141, 1151 (7th Cir. 1974), cert, denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975).
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Micron Separations, Inc. v. Pall Corp.
D. Mass. · 1995 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
opinion work product prepared in anticipation of litigation is absolutely immune from discovery.
discussed Cited "see" United States v. Monroe Adlman, as Officer and Representative of Sequa Corporation (2×)
2d Cir. · 1998 · signal: see · confidence high
See Duplan Corp. v. Moulinage et Retorderie de Chavanoz, 509 F.2d 730, 734 (4th Cir.1974) (opinion work product never discoverable), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975).
cited Cited "see" Ragsdale v. Turnock
N.D. Ill. · 1985 · signal: see · confidence high
See, e,g., Friendship Medical Center, Ltd. v. Chicago Board of Health, 505 F.2d 1141, 1146 (7th Cir.1974), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975).
cited Cited "see" Florida Women's Medical Clinic, Inc. v. Smith
S.D. Fla. · 1979 · signal: see · confidence high
See Friendship Medical Center, Ltd. v. Chicago Board of Health, 505 F.2d 1141, 1145-48 (7th Cir. 1974) cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975).
cited Cited "see" United States v. American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
D.D.C. · 1979 · signal: see · confidence high
See, Duplan Corp. v. Mouiinage et Retorderie de Chavanoz, 509 F.2d 730 (4th Cir. 1974), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975).
discussed Cited "see" In Re Murphy
8th Cir. · 1977 · signal: see · confidence high
See Duplan v. Moulinage et Retorderie de Chavanoz, 509 F.2d 730, 736 (4th Cir. 1974), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975) 17 The masters found that all 41 documents involved in this case were opinion work product.
cited Cited "see" United States v. Pfizer Inc.
8th Cir. · 1977 · signal: see · confidence high
See Duplan v. Moulinage et Retorderie de Chavanoz, 509 F.2d 730, 736 (4th Cir. 1974), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975). .
cited Cited "see, e.g." Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, Inc.
N.D. Okla. · 2009 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Duplan Corp. v. Moulinage et Retorderie de Chavanoz, 509 F.2d 730 (4th Cir.1974), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Smith v. Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
S.D. Tex. · 1996 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Duplan Corp. v. Moulinage et Retorderie de Chavanoz, 509 F.2d 730, 734 (4th Cir.1974) (“no showing of relevance, substantial need or undue hardship should justify compelled disclosure of an attorney’s mental impressions, conclusions, opinions or legal theories.”), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975); Hisaw v. Unisys Corp., 134 F.R.D. 151, 152 (W.D.La.1991) (opinion work product is never discoverable); Bulk Lift Int'l, Inc. v. Flexcon & Sys., Inc., 122 F.R.D. 482, 491 (W.D.La.1988) (opinion work product absolutely protected).
cited Cited "see, e.g." Republican Party v. Martin
E.D.N.C. · 1991 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Duplan Corp. v. Moulinage et Retorderie de Chavanoz, 509 F.2d 730 (4th Cir.1974), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University v. Coulter Corp.
S.D. Fla. · 1987 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Duplan Corp. v. Moulinage et Retorderie de Chavanoz, 509 F.2d 730 (4th Cir.1974), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975); United States v. Chatham City Corp., 72 F.R.D. 640, 642 (S.D.Ga.1976).
cited Cited "see, e.g." State v. Rabin
Fla. Dist. Ct. App. · 1986 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., DuPlan Corp. v. Moulinage et Retorderie de Chavanoz, 509 F.2d 730 (4th Cir.1974), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." United States v. Board of Educ. of City of Chicago
N.D. Ill. · 1985 · signal: see also · confidence low
Such “mental impression” work product is “nearly absolute ... and can be discovered only in very rare and extraordinary circumstances.” In re Murphy, 560 F.2d 326, 336 (8th Cir.1977); see also Duplan Corp. v. Moulinage et Retordie de Chavanoz, 509 F.2d 730, 734 (4th Cir.1974) (opinion work product is absolutely immune), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Kockums Industries Ltd. v. Salem Equipment, Inc.
D. Or. · 1983 · signal: compare · confidence low
Compare Loctite Corp. v. Fel-Pro, Inc., 667 F.2d 577, 582 (7th Cir.1981), aff’g, 210 U.S. P.Q. 280 (N.D.Ill.1980) (holding work product privilege not absolute), with Duplan Corp. v. Moulinage et Retorderie de Chavanoz, 509 F.2d 730 (4th Cir.1974), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975) (holding opinion work product privilege absolute).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Village of Oak Lawn v. Marcowitz (2×)
Ill. · 1981 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Friendship Medical Center, Ltd. v. Chicago Board of Health (7th Cir.1974), 505 F.2d 1141 , cert. denied (1975), 420 U.S. 997 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 ; Word v. Poelker (8th Cir.1974), 495 F.2d 1349 ; Nyberg v. City of Virginia (8th Cir.1974), 495 F.2d 1342 .
cited Cited "see, e.g." Scheinberg v. Smith
S.D. Fla. · 1979 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e. g., Friendship Medical Center v. Chicago Bd. of Health, 505 F.2d 1141, 1148-52 (7th Cir. 1974), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975). 38 .
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Abortion Coalition of Michigan, Inc. v. Michigan Department of Public Health
E.D. Mich. · 1977 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e. g., Friendship Medical Center, Ltd. v. Chicago Board of Health, 505 F.2d 1141 (7th Cir., 1974), cert. denied 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975); Word v. Poelker, 495 F.2d 1349 (8th Cir., 1974); and Hallmark Clinic v. No. Car.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Kent Corporation v. National Labor Relations Board
5th Cir. · 1976 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also 8 Wright & Miller, Federal Practice & Procedure § 2024 (1970) 27 Cf. Duplan Corp. v. Moulinage et Retorderie de Chavanoz, 509 F.2d 730 (C.A.4, 1974) (en banc), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975) (privilege does not necessarily terminate at close of litigation for which materials were prepared) 28 See Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(b)(3); J.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." SCM Corp. v. Xerox Corp.
D. Conn. · 1976 · signal: compare · confidence low
Compare Republic Gear Co. v. Borg-Warner Corp., supra, with Duplan Corp. v. Moulinage et Retorderie de Chavanoz, 509 F.2d 730 (4th Cir. 1974), cert. denied, 420 U.S. 997 , 95 S.Ct. 1438 , 43 L.Ed.2d 680 (1975).
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Wright
v.
United States
No. 74-5855.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Mar 24, 1975.
420 U.S. 997
Certiorari.
Published
1 passage pin-cited by 1 case
Pinpoint authority: bottom 69%
Citer courts: D. Massachusetts (1)

C. A. 3d Cir. Certiorari denied.

Mr. Justice Douglas would grant certiorari.