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Clara Watson v. Fort Worth Bank & Trust

Citations: 856 F.2d 716; 1988 WL 94800Docket: 85-1074

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; September 15, 1988; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Clara Watson, the plaintiff-appellant, appealed a decision against Fort Worth Bank & Trust, the defendant-appellee, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The appeal stemmed from the Northern District of Texas, presided over by Judge Eldon B. Mahon. On September 15, 1988, following a remand from the Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit denied both Watson's and Fort Worth Bank's motions for judgment. Consequently, the case was remanded to the District Court for further proceedings consistent with the Supreme Court's prior opinion.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Motions for Judgment

Application: The Fifth Circuit Court denied both parties' motions for judgment following the remand from the Supreme Court.

Reasoning: On September 15, 1988, following a remand from the Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit denied both Watson's and Fort Worth Bank's motions for judgment.

Remand from Supreme Court

Application: The case was remanded to the District Court for further proceedings in accordance with the Supreme Court's prior opinion.

Reasoning: Consequently, the case was remanded to the District Court for further proceedings consistent with the Supreme Court's prior opinion.