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Business Guides, Inc. v. Chromatic Communications Enterprises, Inc.

498 U.S. 533 (1991)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year1991
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Rule 11’s reasonable-inquiry certifications apply to a represented party who signs a paper, not only to attorneys

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — FRCP 11 sanctions

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Willy v. Coastal Corp. 503 U.S. 131 (1992)
Chambers v. NASCO, Inc. 501 U.S. 32 (1991)
Cooter & Gell v. Hartmarx Corp. 496 U.S. 384 (1990)

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