Also known as: sectatores · sectatoris · sectator · suit · followers
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2 senses
A lawsuit that a plaintiff brought in medieval English courts.
The group of supporters a plaintiff was required to produce in court to substantiate the claim.
Each sense below has its own examples, sources, and questions.
A lawsuit that a plaintiff brought in medieval English courts.
Solstice Ventures sold components to a manufacturer knowing some might reach the forum state. When an indemnity action arose there, the court examined whether the mere placement into commerce created jurisdiction over the foreign seller. The suit proceeded only after the court found the forum's interest too slight and the burden on the defendant too severe to satisfy fair play.
Sydney Santos contracted with Spectrum Financial to pay a sum to Selena Singh as an intended beneficiary. When Spectrum refused to perform, both Santos and Singh filed suit seeking specific performance. The court allowed either party to enforce the duty because the remedy remained appropriate.
The group of supporters a plaintiff was required to produce in court to substantiate the claim.
A plaintiff historically had to produce a group of supporters in court to corroborate the claim or the suit itself.
Seth Shapiro, a citizen of another state, commenced an action in federal court against the State of Franklin seeking damages for breach of contract. The court dismissed the suit because the Eleventh Amendment barred federal judicial power over suits against a state by citizens of another state.
After a nonjury trial, Sofia Stern moved for a new trial under Rule 59. The court considered whether grounds existed that historically supported rehearing in equity and granted the motion to reopen the judgment and take additional testimony.
Solomon Silver, a citizen of State A, filed a contract action against Sentinel Security, a citizen of State B, in federal court. Although Silver later moved to State B, the court retained jurisdiction because diversity existed when the suit was instituted.
Simone Sanders and Skyline Construction reached an accord under which Skyline would perform substitute work to satisfy an existing duty. When Sanders breached the accord by refusing the performance, Skyline maintained a suit for specific performance of the accord in addition to damages.
…the laws whenever he receives an injury. It is a general rule that where there is a legal right there is also a legal remedy by suit or action at law. The government of the United States is a government of laws and not of men; it will cease to deserve that appellation if the laws furnish no remedy for the violation of…