Narrative Opinion Summary
Bliss Dairy, Inc. v. United States involves an appeal regarding the granting of summary judgment by the district court in favor of Bliss Dairy. The Ninth Circuit initially affirmed this decision. However, on March 7, 1983, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit's judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings, aligning with its ruling in Hillsboro National Bank v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Following this Supreme Court mandate, the Ninth Circuit reversed the district court's judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings as instructed. The case involved judges Ferguson, Reinhardt, and Bonsal, with Bonsal sitting by designation.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Procedure Following Supreme Court Mandatesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Ninth Circuit complied with the Supreme Court's mandate by reversing the district court's judgment and remanding the case for further proceedings.
Reasoning: Following this Supreme Court mandate, the Ninth Circuit reversed the district court's judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings as instructed.
Summary Judgment Reversal by Supreme Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit's affirmation of the district court's summary judgment in favor of Bliss Dairy, leading to a remand for further proceedings.
Reasoning: However, on March 7, 1983, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit's judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings, aligning with its ruling in Hillsboro National Bank v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue.