Legal Opinion
In Re Raymark Industries, Inc., Wanda Jenkins v. Raymark Industries, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided December 3, 1987No. 86-2498, 86-2499 and 86-2967PublishedCited by 55 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PATRICK E. HIGGINBOTHAM, Circuit Judge:
We review the district court’s construction of an unwritten settlement agreement. The agreement’s terms were not reduced to a clearly stated document because the settlement was made during the trial of a large class action under a deadline imposed by a major defendant’s threat of bankruptcy. We describe the negotiations leading to settlement before we explain our affirmance of the district court's interpretation.
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In November, 1985, 753 asbestos-injury claims pending in the Eastern District of Texas were consolidated and certified as a class action by…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- White Farm Equipment Co. v. Joseph G. Kupcho, D/B/A Haufler Equipment Wanda Kupcho and Kup Equipment Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1986
- Western Beef, Inc. v. Compton Investment Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1980
- Dresser Industries, Inc. v. The Fidelity and Casualty Company of New YorkCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1978
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