Case Briefs – 1992

Facts of the Case”Under Louisiana law, a criminal defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity could be committed to a… Continued

Facts of the CaseThe Clean Water Act provides for two sets of water quality measures: effluent limitations, which are promulgated… Continued

Facts of the Case”Petitioner Dewsnup, the debtor in a case under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, filed an adversary proceeding,… Continued

Facts of the Case”Following the 1990 census, a State lost a congressional seat and brought an action against the President of the… Continued

Facts of the CaseandRespondent Freeman, while the treasurer for a political campaign in Tennessee, filed an action in the Chancery… Continued

Facts of the CaseAppellee voter filed suit against appellants, director and lieutenant governor, asserting the Hawaii’s lack of… Continued

Facts of the Case”As part of an investigation of allegations of public corruption in Georgia, a Federal Bureau of Investigation… Continued

Why is the case important?Petitioner sought to bring a federal tortious action against respondents for the abuse of her children… Continued

Why is the case important?Alvarez-Machain (D) abducted from Mexico for trial in the U.S. (P) by Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)… Continued

Why is the case important?Taco Cabana, Inc. (Plaintiff) sought to assert trademark protection for its trade dress, despite such… Continued