Nonparty Insurers in Federal Civil Actions: The Need for New Written Civil Procedure Laws
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Authors
Parness, Jeffrey A.
Lundgren, Tait J.
Issue Date
2003
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36
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Journal Article
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INTRODUCTION|Written laws guiding civil actions in the federal district courts chiefly address the presentation, preparation and resolution of claims involving parties. However, the courts often also consider claims involving nonparties as well as nonclaim matters involving parties and nonparties alike. Guidelines here mainly appear in federal precedents and, to a lesser extent, in local court rules. They often follow in-state court practices. The absence of written general laws for nonparty claims and nonclaim matters often leads to unnecessary confusion and unfair procedures. New, generally applicable written guidelines could help reduce uncertainty and promote fairness...
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36 Creighton L. Rev. 191 (2002-2003)
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Creighton University School of Law