Legal Opinion
Geneva Ann Singleton v. Percy Foreman
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided December 1, 1970No. 29195_1PublishedCited by 46 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GOLDBERG, Circuit Judge:
Once again — it seems to be habitual— we are confronted with a case demonstrating the dangers of rendering a judgment of dismissal on the basis of bare-bone pleadings. Finding that the plaintiff did plead facts sufficient to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, we reverse.
We must here review an unseemly and deplorable belligerancy between an attorney, Percy Foreman, and his client, Mrs. Geneva Singleton. The difficulties began in February 1969 when Mrs. Singleton who was apparently experiencing marital difficulties traveled from her home in Tampa, Florida,…
2Cases cited37 opinions
- Klaxon Co. v. Stentor Electric Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1941
- Gardner v. Toilet Goods Assn., Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1967
- Griffith v. Shamrock VillageSupreme Court of Florida · 1957
- Kirksey v. JerniganSupreme Court of Florida · 1950
- Captain Tom Barber v. The Motor Vessel "Blue Cat", a 32' Catamaran, Her Engines, Apparel, Tackle and EquipmentCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1967
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3Cited by46 opinions
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- Cook & Nichol, Inc. v. The Plimsoll Club, Leo S. WeilCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1971
- In Re: Resorts International, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1999
- Pogge v. Fullerton Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1979
- Dreyer v. JaletDistrict Court, S.D. Texas · 1972
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