Legal Opinion
Adriana International Corp. v. Thoeren
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided September 10, 1990No. Nos. 88-6107, 88-6424PublishedCited by 295 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BRUNETTI, Circuit Judge:
Adriana International Corporation, Arian Film Productions, Kemal Zade, Hans Kunz and Anthony Midgen (collectively “Adriana”) appeal from the district court’s dismissal of Adriana International Corporation’s complaint, striking of all their answers to cross-claims and entry of default judgment as a sanction for discovery abuses. The court entered a judgment in favor of Thoeren for $8.5 million.1
STANDARD OF REVIEW
The imposition of discovery sanctions pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 37 is reviewed for abuse of discretion. North American Watch Co. v. Princess Ermine Jewels, 786…
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- Liljeberg v. Health Services Acquisition Corp.Supreme Court of the United States · 1988
- Richard L. Zaldivar v. City of Los Angeles, and Margaret Salazar, Intervenors-AppelleesCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1986
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