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· 2/28/1980

Russell Blois, in His Own Behalf and in Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated v. Elmer O. Friday, Chairman, Florida Industrial Relations Commission

Citations

  • 612 F.2d 938
  • 29 Fed. R. Serv. 2d 478
  • 1980 U.S. App. LEXIS 20081

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  • rule applicable where attorney fails to file change of address, leading to lack of notice and default judgment
  • rule applicable where attorney fails to file change of address, leading to lack of notice and default judgment
  • responsibility of plaintiff, intentional conduct, and prejudice to defendant
  • “Doubt should be resolved in favor of a judicial decision on the merits of a case, and a technical error or a slight mistake by plaintiff’s attorney should not deprive plaintiff of an opportunity to present the true merits of his claims.”

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Judges: Clark, Vance, Johnson

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