Opinion · Supreme Court of the United States

Hofer v. Campbell

440 U.S. 909

Type
Opinion
Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
1979-02-21
Topic
general

How later courts describe this case

  • holding that the July 1, 1977 compliance deadline is unconditional
  • claimant who sought reconsideration nine months after decision in his case could not then file suit in district court; following Clark
  • Amendments should be given "the most harmonious, comprehensive meaning possible," avoiding conflicts with the amended provisions.
  • plaintiff can't revive a claim of discrimination simply by filing a request to reopen
  • two-brother partnership with structured business, numerous employees and substantial assets not entitled to privilege
  • judgment of contempt not appealable because sanction not yet imposed
  • two-brother partnership with structured business, numerous employees and substantial assets
  • while no bar, plaintiff's participation might reduce damages

Citator

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C. A. D. C. Cir. Certiorari denied.