Legal Opinion
Clarence R. Valentine v. Museum of Modern Art
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided July 5, 1994No. 1936, Docket 93-9350PublishedCited by 172 opinions
1Per curiam
Plaintiff Clarence R. Valentine appeals from a judgment of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, John S. Martin, Jr., Judge, dismissing his action on account of Valentine’s failure to comply with an order of the court. On appeal, Valentine contends that use of the harsh remedy of dismissal was inappropriate. We disagree and therefore affirm the district court’s order of dismissal.
Appearing pro se in the district court, Valentine commenced the present action in 1991 against defendant Museum of Modern Art (“MOMA”), alleging termination of his employment on the…
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