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Zenith Radio Corp. v. Hazeltine Research, Inc.

401 U.S. 321 (1971)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year1971
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Amendment/party practice constraints alongside Foman doctrine.

Key Principle

Addresses amendment and party practice constraints in federal litigation (often paired with Foman leave-to-amend doctrine).

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — amendments / parties

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