Narrative Opinion Summary
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals addresses the case of Bennie and Joann Edwards versus Armstrong World Industries, Inc., with a specific focus on the appeal by The Celotex Corporation. The case is on remand from the Supreme Court, which reversed a previous decision made by the Fifth Circuit. Following the Supreme Court's mandate in *Celotex Corporation v. Edwards*, the appellate court reverses the district court's judgment that had granted the Edwards enforcement on a supersedeas bond filed by Northbrook Property and Casualty Insurance Company. Due to the death of Senior Circuit Judge Irving L. Goldberg, the case is being adjudicated by a quorum, as permitted under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 46(d).
Legal Issues Addressed
Adjudication by Quorumsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case is being adjudicated by a quorum of judges due to the death of Senior Circuit Judge Irving L. Goldberg, as allowed under the statutory provisions.
Reasoning: Due to the death of Senior Circuit Judge Irving L. Goldberg, the case is being adjudicated by a quorum, as permitted under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 46(d).
Enforcement of Supersedeas Bondsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reverses the district court's judgment that had granted the Edwards enforcement on a supersedeas bond filed by Northbrook Property and Casualty Insurance Company.
Reasoning: Following the Supreme Court's mandate in *Celotex Corporation v. Edwards*, the appellate court reverses the district court's judgment that had granted the Edwards enforcement on a supersedeas bond filed by Northbrook Property and Casualty Insurance Company.