Legal Opinion
Community Dental Services, Dba Smilecare Dental Group v. Stuart Tani, Dds
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided April 24, 2002No. 00-56450PublishedCited by 239 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
REINHARDT, Circuit Judge.
This appeal arises from the denial of a motion for relief from default judgment under Fed.R.Civ.P. 60(b).1 We hold that the appellant has demonstrated “extraordinary circumstances” that warrant setting aside the default judgment and therefore reverse the district court. See Fed. R.Civ.P. 60(b)(6).
BACKGROUND
The underlying dispute in this case centers on the use of the trademarked term, “SmileCare,” to promote dental care services. The plaintiff-appellee, Community Dental Services d.b.a. SmileCare Dental Group (“CDS”), filed an action against defendant-appellant,…
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3Cited by239 opinions
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