Kuder v. First Wisconsin Trust Co.

affirming dismissal of action under former Local Rule 12 of this District, which provided for dismissal of cases “in which, without good reason, no action has been taken for a period of one year.” | whether “there is ‘relevant evidence from which the jury could properly find or infer, beyond a reasonable doubt,’ that the accused is guilty” | peculiar circumstances usually considered to justify disallowance of prejudgment interest are delay in bringing suit to trial and seriousness of the dispute as to liability | “[Ajmendatory statutes generally operate prospectively only absent strong congressional intent to the contrary----” | affirmative action requirements for federal contractors under executive authority | affirmative action requirements for federal contractors under executive authority | additional goal of checking racial discrimination