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fairness doctrine in West Virginia

6 West Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 1983–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by West Virginia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Automotriz Del Golfo De California v. Resnickgreen
cal · 1957 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See, e.g., Automotriz Del Golfo De California v. Resnick, 47 Cal.2d 792, 796 , 306 P.2d 1, 3 (1957) (en banc). 5 Most of the numerous factors listed previously are pertinent primarily to the disregard of formalities requirement, not because it is the more important requirement — it is not — but because it is easier to compile a list of typical corporate formalities than to anticipate and list types of inequitable and unfair consequences which could result from not piercing the corporate veil in a given case. 6 In a breach of contract case many of the commentators and a few of the cases suggest

1986See, e.g., Automotriz Del Golfo De California v. Resnick, 47 Cal.2d 792, 796 , 306 P.2d 1, 3 (1957) (en banc). 5 Most of the numerous factors listed previously are pertinent primarily to the disregard of formalities requirement, not because it is the more important requirement — it is not — but because it is easier to compile a list of typical corporate formalities than to anticipate and list types of inequitable and unfair consequences which could result from not piercing the corporate veil in a given case. 6 In a breach of contract case many of the commentators and a few of the cases suggest

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Brandywine-Main Line Radio, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission, Greater Philadelphia Council of Churches, Intervenorsgreen
cadc · 1972 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983Brandywine-Main Line Radio, Inc. v. F.C.C., 473 F.2d 16, 38-39 (D.C.Cir.1972).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in West Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Laya v. Erin Homes, Inc. green
wva · 1986
2 sentences

2019As set forth in syllabus points six and seven, respectively, of Kubican , there is a "disregard of the formalities requirement" and a "fairness requirement": "[T]o 'pierce the corporate veil' in order to hold the shareholder(s) actively participating in the operation of the business personally liable ..., there is normally a two-prong test: (1) there must be such unity of interest and ownership that the separate personalities of the corporation and of the individual shareholder(s) no longer exist (a disregard of formalities requirement) and (2) an inequitable result would occur if the acts are

2019As set forth in syllabus points six and seven, respectively, of Kubican , there is a "disregard of the formalities requirement" and a "fairness requirement": "[T]o 'pierce the corporate veil' in order to hold the shareholder(s) actively participating in the operation of the business personally liable ..., there is normally a two-prong test: (1) there must be such unity of interest and ownership that the separate personalities of the corporation and of the individual shareholder(s) no longer exist (a disregard of formalities requirement) and (2) an inequitable result would occur if the acts are

32008–2019
Red Lion Broadcasting Co. v. Federal Communications Commission green
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

1985This is known as the fairness doctrine....” 395 U.S. at 369 , 89 S.Ct. at 1796 , 23 L.Ed.2d at 377 . 13 .

1985This is known as the fairness doctrine....” 395 U.S. at 369 , 89 S.Ct. at 1796 , 23 L.Ed.2d at 377 . 13 .

11985–1985
Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. v. Democratic National Committee green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1983The fairness doctrine “imposes two affirmative responsibilities on the broadcaster: coverage of issues of public importance must be adequate and must fairly reflect differing viewpoints.” Columbia Broadcasting System, 412 U.S. at 111 , 93 S.Ct. at 2090 , 36 L.Ed.2d at 788 .

1983The fairness doctrine “imposes two affirmative responsibilities on the broadcaster: coverage of issues of public importance must be adequate and must fairly reflect differing viewpoints.” Columbia Broadcasting System, 412 U.S. at 111 , 93 S.Ct. at 2090 , 36 L.Ed.2d at 788 .

11983–1983
cluster 298615 green
cadc · 1971
1 sentence

1983Green v. FCC, 447 F.2d 323 (D.C.Cir.1971).

11983–1983
Dorothy Healey v. Federal Communications Commission and United States of America, Metromedia, Inc., Intervenor green
cadc · 1972
1 sentence

1983Healy v. FCC, 460 F.2d 917 (D.C.Cir.1972).

11983–1983

Where else courts name it

DE 212 (1969–2026) CA 59 (1969–2025) TX 54 (1953–2026) NJ 31 (1832–2024) IL 29 (1972–2026) NY 29 (1890–2022) PA 20 (1939–2026) WI 20 (1980–2012) MD 17 (1980–2025) TN 14 (2004–2025) IA 12 (1955–2025) WA 11 (1983–2025) AL 11 (1995–2017) FL 10 (1973–2008) CO 10 (1973–2024) NC 10 (2007–2025) MI 9 (1934–2026) MA 9 (1973–2018) LA 8 (1980–2021) MN 8 (1986–2017) UT 8 (1997–2019) DC 8 (1987–2018) OH 7 (2000–2025) MO 7 (1991–2018) WV 6 (1983–2019) CT 5 (1988–2022) IN 5 (2000–2016) NM 5 (1981–2007) KS 4 (1987–2025) AZ 4 (1949–2009) RI 4 (2007–2018) MT 3 (2005–2016) OK 3 (2007–2009) MS 3 (1984–2001) VT 3 (1977–2008) OR 3 (1968–1994) AK 3 (1980–2011) ID 2 (1985–2013) GA 2 (2019–2019) AR 2 (2002–2002) NH 2 (1982–1986)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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