Wheeler v. United States, 480 U.S. 918 (1987). · Go Syfert
Wheeler v. United States, 480 U.S. 918 (1987). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
365 citation events (42 in the last 25 years) across 68 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: SFM Realty Corp. v. Lemanski (nysd, 2021-01-04) · Strongest negative: In Re Cedar Falls Hotel Properties Ltd. Partnership (ianb, 1989-06-08)
Treatment trajectory · 1988 → 2026 · click a year to view as-of
1988 2007 2026
Top citers, strongest first. 50 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited "but see" In Re Cedar Falls Hotel Properties Ltd. Partnership
Bankr. D. Iowa · 1989 · signal: but see · confidence high
See Robinson v. Nat’l Cash Register Co., 808 F.2d 1119, 1127 (5th Cir.1987); but see Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1274-75 (2d Cir.1986) (Rule 11 does not impose a continuing obligation on the signator), cert. denied, County of Suffolk v. Graseck, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
cited Cited "but see" Katz v. Costa Armatori, S.P.A.
S.D. Fla. · 1989 · signal: but see · confidence high
But see Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987); Thomas v. Capital Sec.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) SFM Realty Corp. v. Lemanski
S.D.N.Y. · 2021 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
claim lacks a colorable basis when it is utterly devoid of a legal or factual basis.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Daye v. General Motors Corp.
La. Ct. App. · 1997 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
judge's decision to grant a ... judgment notwithstanding the verdict is not a matter of discretion, but a conclusion of law based upon a finding that there is insufficient evidence to create a fact question for the jury.
cited Cited "see" Gordon v. Tese-Milner (In re Gordon)
S.D.N.Y. · 2017 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1280 (2d Cir. 1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
cited Cited "see" Umeugo v. Barden Corp.
2d Cir. · 2009 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1275 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
cited Cited "see" Umeugo v. Barden Corp.
2d Cir. · 2009 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1275 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" Hampton Bays Connections, Inc. v. Duffy
E.D.N.Y · 2001 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1275 (2d Cir.1986), ce rt. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987) (holding that court must “resolve all doubts in favor of the signer,” when evaluating Rule 11 motion).
discussed Cited "see" Schlaifer Nance & Company, Inc. v. Estate Of Andy Warhol
2d Cir. · 1999 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1280 (2d Cir. 1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 (1987); see also Chemiakin, 932 F.2d at 130 ("Although appellants attempt to engraft onto Rule 11 a requirement that an evidentiary hearing be held prior to the imposition of sanctions, there is no such requirement, absent disputed facts or issues of credibility, here as in the ordinary case."); International Shipping Co., S.A. v. Hydra Offshore, Inc., 875 F.2d 388, 392 (2d Cir.) ("[W]e have previously rejected the notion that the imposition of sanctions pursuant to Rule 11 requires an evidentiary hearing."…
discussed Cited "see" Schlaifer Nance & Co. v. Estate of Warhol
2d Cir. · 1999 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1280 (2d Cir.1986), ce rt. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987); see also Chemiakin, 932 F.2d at 130 (“Although appellants attempt to engraft onto Rule 11 a requirement that an evidentiary hearing be held prior to the imposition of sanctions, there is no such requirement, absent disputed facts or issues of credibility, here as in the ordinary ease.”); International Shipping Co., S.A. v. Hydra Offshore, Inc., 875 F.2d 388, 392 (2d Cir.) (“[W]e have previously rejected the notion that the imposition of sanctions pursuant to R…
cited Cited "see" Walter Garrett v. L. Clarke, Sgt. D. Epps, 144 F. West, Maj. 63 Pinelawn Police Department City of Pinelawn
8th Cir. · 1998 · signal: see · confidence high
See Westborough Mall, Inc. v. City of Cape Girardeau, 794 F.2d 330, 339 (8th Cir.1986), ce rt. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 688 (1987).
cited Cited "see" Walter Garrett v. L. Clarke
8th Cir. · 1998 · signal: see · confidence high
See Westborough Mall, Inc. v. City of Cape Girardeau, 794 F.2d 330, 339 (8th Cir. 1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" Wallace v. Conroy
S.D.N.Y. · 1996 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1278-79 (2d Cir.1986) (where complaint does not indicate involvement of individual it is an official capacity suit requiring proof that the implementation of a municipal policy infringed on plaintiffs constitutional rights), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" Alaska R. Stanley v. Sheila Widnall, in Her Official Capacity as Secretary of the Department of the Air Force
4th Cir. · 1995 · signal: see · confidence high
See Goostree v. Tennessee, 796 F.2d 854, 861-62 (6th Cir.1986) (holding preselection based on a candidate's superior qualifications does not violate Title VII), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 (1987); Kennedy v. Landon, 598 F.2d 337, 341 (4th Cir.1979) (same). 22 Finally, Ellis's record of not hiring a black person as a Construction Representative lacks significance, particularly in view of the fact that it was Ellis who had hired Stanley as an Engineering Technician.
cited Cited "see" United States ex rel. Balf Co. v. Casle Corp.
D. Conn. · 1995 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1272 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied sub nom., County of Suffolk v. Graseck, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
cited Cited "see" US ON BEHALF OF & FOR USE OF BALF v. Casle Corp.
D. Conn. · 1995 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1272 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied sub nom., County of Suffolk v. Graseck, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" In Re French Bourekas, Inc.
Bankr. S.D.N.Y. · 1995 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1273 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987); In re Cohoes Industrial Terminal, Inc., 931 F.2d 222, 230 (2d Cir.1991) (“[a] bankruptcy court may impose sanctions pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1927 if it finds that ‘[an] attorney’s actions are so completely without merit as to require the conclusion that they must have been taken for some improper purpose such as delay.’ ”) I mention the purpose of the statute because an appropriate sanction must be framed in accordance with the deterrence which is central t…
cited Cited "see" Castle v. Bentsen
D.D.C. · 1995 · signal: see · confidence high
See Goostree v. States of Tenn., 796 F.2d 854, 864 (6th Cir.1986), ce rt. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1374 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
cited Cited "see" Thomas v. Treasury Management Ass'n
D. Maryland · 1994 · signal: see · confidence high
See Goostree v. State of Tennessee, 796 F.2d 854 (6th Cir.1986), cert. den. 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1374 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
cited Cited "see" Phelan v. Bell
6th Cir. · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
See Goostree v. Tennessee, 796 F.2d 854, 863-64 (6th Cir.1986) (remanding for factual findings to support award of costs), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1374 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
cited Cited "see" Phelan v. Bell
6th Cir. · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
See Goostree v. Tennessee, 796 F.2d 854, 863-64 (6th Cir.1986) (remanding for factual findings to support award of costs), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1374 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" Thomas v. New York City
E.D.N.Y · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
See generally Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1279 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987); see also Batista, 702 F.2d at 397 ; Pitt, 567 F.Supp. at 419 . *1152 The Harlem Dowling defendants argue that the constitutional claims of the infant plaintiffs based on the defendants’ refusal to permit the siblings to visit one another has no basis in law.
discussed Cited "see" 60 Fair empl.prac.cas. (Bna) 1120, 60 Empl. Prac. Dec. P 41,982 Nenh Phetosomphone v. Allison Reed Group, Inc. D/B/A Techni-Craft Plating, Noel Smith and Carol Marsella, Gary Showalter v. Allison Reed Group, Inc. D/B/A Techni-Craft Plating, Noel Smith and Carol Marsella
1st Cir. · 1993 · signal: accord · confidence high
We see no error whatever in disallowing such an undocumented claim 6 Although appellants' brief suggests that costs may be imposed directly under section 2000e-5(k), "[s]ection 2000e-5(k) does not alter the standard by which the court awards costs that are not attorneys' fees pursuant to Rule 54(d)." Myrick v. TNT Overland Express, 143 F.R.D. 126, 128 (N.D.Ohio 1992); accord, Goostree v. Tennessee, 796 F.2d 854, 864 (6th Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1374 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987)
discussed Cited "see" Nenh Phetosomphone v. Allison Reed Group
1st Cir. · 1993 · signal: accord · confidence high
The court therefore disallowed all costs other than $240, which represented the filing fees in the two cases; these were the only costs which, in the court's view, ____________________ Ohio 1992); accord, Goostree v. Tennessee, 796 F.2d 854 , 864 ______ ________ _________ (6th Cir. 1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 (1987). ____________ -13- -13- could safely be assumed on their face to have been "necessarily incurred." The district court could permissibly have concluded that certain other expenses, such as the cost of the depositions of the individual defendants and the cost of an interpreter …
discussed Cited "see" Phetosomphone v. Allison Reed Group, Inc. (2×)
1st Cir. · 1993 · signal: accord · confidence high
The court therefore disallowed all costs other than $240, which represented the filing fees in the two cases; these were the only costs which, in the court's view, Ohio 1992); accord, Goostree v. Tennessee, 796 F.2d 854, 864 (6th Cir. 1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 (1987). -13- could safely be assumed on their face to have been "necessarily incurred." The district court could permissibly have concluded that certain other expenses, such as the cost of the depositions of the individual defendants and the cost of an interpreter for plaintiff Phetosomphone, were "necessary" on their face, but w…
discussed Cited "see" Garet H. Danvers, on His Own Behalf, and on Behalf of Patrick H. Danvers v. Kathy Higgins Danvers
6th Cir. · 1992 · signal: see · confidence high
The Jackson court said “[i]t is an abuse of discretion to award all fees claimed when a party has expended a great deal of time and effort defending patently frivolous claims that could have been dismissed on motion or request for a pretrial conference at an early stage in the proceedings.” Jackson, 875 F.2d at 1230 ; see Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1280 (2d Cir.1986), ce rt. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" Derechin v. State University of New York
2d Cir. · 1992 · signal: see · confidence high
Farino v. Walshe, 938 F.2d 6, 8 (2d Cir.1991) (citing 28 U.S.C. § 1651 (1988)); see Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1274 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987); Eastway Construction Corp. v. City of New York, 637 F.Supp. 558, 570 (E.D.N.Y.1986), modified, 821 F.2d 121 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 918 , 108 S.Ct. 269 , 98 L.Ed.2d 226 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" Moises Derechin v. State University of New York, Moises Derechin v. State University of New York, Allithea Lango Killeen, Cross-Appellant, Clerk, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York, Cross-Appellee
2d Cir. · 1992 · signal: see · confidence high
Farino v. Walshe, 938 F.2d 6, 8 (2d Cir.1991) (citing 28 U.S.C. § 1651 (1988)); see Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1274 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987); Eastway Construction Corp. v. City of New York, 637 F.Supp. 558, 570 (E.D.N.Y.1986), modified, 821 F.2d 121 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 484 U.S. 918 , 108 S.Ct. 269 , 98 L.Ed.2d 226 (1987). 17 Courts imposing a sanction upon an attorney "personally," see, e.g., Acevedo v. I.N.S., 538 F.2d 918, 919 (2d Cir.1976) (Fed.R.App.P. 38 sanction) perhaps assume that this direction implies a prohibit…
cited Cited "see" Bryson v. Sullivan
N.C. · 1992 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265 (2nd Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" John A. Healey, Michael S. Press v. Chelsea Resources, Ltd., Dominick & Dominick Securities, Inc. And Dominick & Dominick, Incorporated
2d Cir. · 1991 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1274 (2d Cir.1986) (under Rule 11, signer’s conduct must be assessed “as of the time the pleading or other paper is signed”), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
cited Cited "see" Dostert v. Harshbarger
4th Cir. · 1991 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1280 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 (1987).
cited Cited "see" Philon v. Rice
M.D. Ga. · 1991 · signal: see · confidence high
See, Goostree v. Tennessee, 796 F.2d 854, 861-62 (6th Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1374 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
cited Cited "see" Tittle v. Case
N.C. Ct. App. · 1991 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265 (2nd Cir. 1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" Securities Industry Ass'n v. Clarke
2d Cir. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Sanko Steamship Co., Ltd. v. Galin, 835 F.2d 51, 52-53 (2d Cir.1987) (citing Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1280 (2d Cir.1986), ce rt. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987)).
discussed Cited "see" Securities Industry Association v. Clarke
2d Cir. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Sanko Steamship Co., Ltd. v. Galin, 835 F.2d 51, 52-53 (2d Cir.1987) (citing Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1280 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987)).
discussed Cited "see" Hudson v. Moore Business Forms, Inc.
9th Cir. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Donaldson v. Clark, 819 F.2d 1551 , 1560 & n. 12 (11th Cir.1987) (citing Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1280 (2d Cir.1986), ce rt. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987); Brown v. National Bd. of Medical Examiners, 800 F.2d 168 (7th Cir.1986); Roberts v. Ace Hardware, Inc., 779 F.2d 52 (6th Cir.1985); Davis v. Veslan Enterprises, 765 F.2d 494, 496 , 500 & n. 12 (5th Cir.1985)).
discussed Cited "see" Hudson v. Moore Business Forms, Inc.
9th Cir. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Donaldson v. Clark, 819 F.2d 1551 , 1560 & n. 12 (11th Cir.1987) (citing Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1280 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987); Brown v. National Bd. of Medical Examiners, 800 F.2d 168 (7th Cir.1986); Roberts v. Ace Hardware, Inc., 779 F.2d 52 (6th Cir.1985); Davis v. Veslan Enterprises, 765 F.2d 494, 496 , 500 & n. 12 (5th Cir.1985)).
discussed Cited "see" O'malley v. New York City Transit Authority
2d Cir. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1275 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987). 11 A court may consider a variety of factors, including whether the attorney relied on the client for factual information, whether the pleading was supported by a plausible view of the law, or even how much time was spent on research.
cited Cited "see" O'Malley v. New York City Transit Authority
2d Cir. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1275 (2d Cir.1986), ce rt. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
cited Cited "see" Nobler v. Beth Israel Medical Center
S.D.N.Y. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Goostree v. State of Tennessee, 796 F.2d 854 , 860 n. 1 (6th Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1374 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" Allen v. Utley
D.D.C. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
Johnson v. New York City Transit Auth., 823 F.2d 31 , 33 (2d Cir.1987) (per curiam); see Olivieri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265 , 1281 (2d Cir.1986) (it lies well within district court’s discretion to temper amount to be awarded against offending attorney by balancing consideration of his or her ability to pay), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
cited Cited "see" Hanson v. Madison Service Corp.
Wis. Ct. App. · 1989 · signal: see · confidence high
See Westborough Mall, Inc. v. City of Cape Girardeau, 794 F.2d 330, 339 (8th Cir. 1986), cert, denied, 480 U.S. 918 (1987); Davenport v. DeRobertis, 653 F. Supp. 649, 657 (N.D.
cited Cited "see" Westborough Mall v. City of Cape Girardeau
E.D. Mo. · 1989 · signal: see · confidence high
See Westborough Mall, Inc. v. City of Cape Girardeau, 794 F.2d 330, 333-35 (8th Cir.1986), reh'g denied, 804 F.2d 108 (1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 688 (1987).
cited Cited "see" Schmitz v. Campbell-Mithun, Inc.
N.D. Ill. · 1989 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987); Gaiardo v. Ethyl Corp., 835 F.2d 479 (3d Cir.1987); Thomas v. Capital Sec.
cited Cited "see" Nathaniel Keon Smith, by His Mother and Next Friend Sanova Smith v. Otis Bowen, Secretary of Health and Human Services
2d Cir. · 1989 · signal: see · confidence high
See Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1272 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" Nakash v. United States Department of Justice
S.D.N.Y. · 1988 · signal: see · confidence high
In determining whether requests for sanctions constitute independent violations of the Rule, courts must determine whether at the time the request was signed a competent attorney would have concluded that it “was destined to fail.” Id., 762 F.2d at 254; see Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1274 (2d Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" Estep v. Construction General, Inc. (2×)
D.C. · 1988 · signal: accord · confidence high
Id. at 1140-42 ; accord, Keener v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 255 U.S.App.D.C. 148 , 800 F.2d 1173 (1986) (deferring to this court’s decision in O’Connell), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1375 , 94 L.Ed.2d 690 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" Beirne v. Getty Petroleum Corp.
E.D.N.Y · 1988 · signal: see · confidence high
See Lippo v. Mobil Oil Corp., 802 F.2d 975, 977 (7th Cir.1986), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1374 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987); see also Palmieri v. Mobil Oil Corp., 682 F.2d 295 , 296 n. 1 (2d Cir.1982).
discussed Cited "see" Solloway v. Ellenbogen
S.D.N.Y. · 1988 · signal: see · confidence high
Id., slip op. at 4; see Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1274 (2d Cir.1986) (rule 11 is limited to “testing the attorney’s conduct at the time a paper is signed”), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 , 107 S.Ct. 1373 , 94 L.Ed.2d 689 (1987); Fed.R.Civ.P. 11.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Bowman v. Friedman
D.N.M. · 2022 · signal: compare · confidence low
Compare Burull[ v. First Nat’l Bank of Minneapolis], 831 F.2d [788,] 790 [(8th Cir. 1987)](affirming district court determination that inclusion of meritless claims had no appreciable effect on litigation of otherwise nonfrivolous lawsuit), and Oliveri v. Thompson, 803 F.2d 1265, 1280 (2d Cir. 1986)(groundless boilerplate allegations did not warrant sanctions since it was “doubtful whether anyone gave the [ ] claims serious consideration or devoted any significant work toward disposing of them”), cert. denied, 480 U.S. 918 . . . (1987), with Patterson[ v. Aiken], 841 F.2d [386,] 387 [(11…
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Wheeler
v.
United States
No. 86-1000.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Mar 9, 1987.
480 U.S. 918

C. A. Fed. Cir. Certiorari denied.