Ergo Science, Inc. v. Martin
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
1Opinion of the Court
BENAVIDES, Circuit Judge:
The central issue in this appeal is whether a district court can rely upon statements made by counsel in open court disavowing any interest in an interpleaded fund. Because as a matter of federal civil procedure a district court can hold counsel to his word, we affirm.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
This controversy is rooted in a contract dispute between Ergo Science Incorporated (“Ergo”) and appellant Elite Therapeutics, Inc. (“ETI”). Ergo holds the license for commercial development of certain medical technologies for the treatment of obesity and diabetes. ETI…
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