Topic: when amendment is sought at a late stage in the litigation,… · Go Syfert
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4 canonical passages across 4 cases, quoted by 102 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Johnnie Wade v. Knoxville Utilities Board.

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1 Johnnie Wade v. Knoxville Utilities Board Anchor
ca6 · 2001
green “when amendment is sought at a late stage in the litigation, there is an increased burden to show justification for failing to move earlier.” 56
2 Paul Moore v. City of Paducah Mayor John Penrod Joe Viterisi, Harold Ford, Robert Coleman, and Joe Flynn, Commissioners Robert E. Green
ca6 · 1986
green “at least some significant showing of prejudice to the opponent.” 23
3 Temujin Kensu v. Corizon, Inc.
ca6 · 2021
green “the key is whether the complaint is so verbose, confused and redundant that its true substance, if any, is well disguised.” 17
4 Flayter v. Wisconsin Department of Corrections
ca7 · 2001
green “a prolix and confusing complaint should be dismissed because it makes it difficult for the defendant to file a responsive pleading and for the court to conduct orderly litigation.” 6

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