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Cooter & Gell v. Hartmarx Corp.

496 U.S. 384 (1990)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year1990
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Rule 11 sanctions may be imposed after voluntary dismissal; abuse-of-discretion review of Rule 11 factual findings and sanction choices

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — FRCP 11 sanctions

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