· 10/7/1991
In Re Bill W. Rains, Also Known as Billy Wayne Rains, Debtor. Dale A. Ruplinger v. Bill W. Rains, Also Known as Billy Wayne Rains
Citations
- 946 F.2d 731
- 1991 U.S. App. LEXIS 23204
- 1991 WL 196962
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- “Strong policies favor resolution of disputes on their merits.” (quoting H.F. Livermore Corp. v. Aktiengesellschaft Gebruder Loepfe, 432 F.2d 689, 691 (D.C.Cir.1970))
- calling default judgments “a harsh sanction.”
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Judges: Anderson, Tacha, Brorby
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