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· 9/23/1976

Winifred S. NANCE, Appellee, v. UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION, CONSUMER PRODUCTS DIVISION, a Corporation, Appellant

Citations

  • 540 F.2d 718

How courts have described this case

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  • noting “[t]he language of Rule 23(c) makes it quite clear that the determination of class status is to be made ‘before the decision on the merits’” (quoting Peritz, 523 F.2d at 354)
  • determination of class status must be made prior to decision on merits
  • ability to work amicably with fellow employees — a valid criterion
  • determination of class status must be made prior to decision on merits

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Judges: Butzner, Russell, Widener

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