· 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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