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“when the jurisdiction of the first-filed court to hear the dispute is uncertain, it is an abuse of discretion to dismiss the claims in the second-filed court with prejudice, as it creates the risk that the merits of the claims could never be addressed.”
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Cited as authority (quoted)
Satco Products, Inc. v. Signify North America Corp.
it was therefore within the district court's broad discretion to decline jurisdiction over burger's claims, and to defer to the first-filed court in order to avoid unnecessary litigation and the risk of an inconsistent result.
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Tobias Chavez v. Dole Food Company Inc
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when the jurisdiction of the first-filed court to hear the dispute is uncertain, it is an abuse of discretion to dismiss the claims in the second-filed court with prejudice, as it creates the risk that the merits of the claims could never be addressed.
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Rose Walter v. Horseshoe Casino & Hotel
We have held that “a successful claim of excessive force would necessarily undermine [a] conviction for resisting arrest.” Thomas v. Louisiana State Police, 170 F.3d 184, 184 (5th Cir.1999).
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U.S.
v.
Sanchez[*]
NO. 91-08586
United States Court of Appeals,
Fifth Circuit.
January 28, 1999
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Appeal From: W.D.Tex.
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Affirmed.
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Fed.R.App.P. 34(a); 5th Cir.R. 34-2