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Willy v. Coastal Corp.

503 U.S. 131 (1992)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year1992
Statusunclear

Key Principle

District court may impose Rule 11 sanctions even if it is later determined to have lacked subject-matter jurisdiction

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — FRCP 11 sanctions

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