Legal Opinion
United States v. Gustav Wahl
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Decided September 14, 1978No. 76-1642PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WALINSKI, District Judge.
The United States appeals from a judgment dismissing a breach of contract action, brought pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1345, on the ground that it was barred by the applicable statute of limitations. The principal issue presented is whether commencement of an action in compliance with 28 U.S.C. § 2415(a), and with Rule 3, F.R.Civ.P., is sufficient, without more, to toll a federal statute of limitations.
This action arises out of an alleged breach of a government procurement contract by the Maple Lane Die and Machine Company, a partnership. The original complaint was filed…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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- Hanna v. PlumerSupreme Court of the United States · 1965
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- Arra Ray Messenger v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1956
- Chester Lee Mohler v. Earl Miller, Orville Phillippe, John Truchly, Joseph Brown and Peppino PuleoCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1956
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3Cited by26 opinions
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- Geraldine Harris v. City of Canton, OhioCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1984
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