· 7/17/1986
Sarah M. Goostree, (84-5752), (84-5869) v. State of Tennessee, Montgomery County, Tennessee, (84-5869), Montgomery County Quarterly Court, (84-5752)
Citations
- 796 F.2d 854
- 5 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 447
- 1986 U.S. App. LEXIS 27312
- 40 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 36,293
- 42 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 1154
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- \The mere showing that 'sex was a factor' rather than a 'but for' factor is insufficient to establish liability under Title VII.\
- “The rule establishes a norm of action: prevailing parties are entitled to their costs as of course.”
- “Evidence of preselection operates to discredit the employer’s proffered explanation for its employment decision.”
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Engel, Contie, Ryan
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.