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Amway Corporation v. Nartron Corporation

Citations: 60 F.3d 840; 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 25075; 1995 WL 305551Docket: 95-1021

Court: Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; May 12, 1995; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Amway Corporation (Plaintiff-Appellee) and Nartron Corporation (Defendant-Appellant) were involved in a legal matter adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The court addressed Nartron's unopposed motion to voluntarily dismiss the case and Amway's motion for attorney fees and costs. Key points include: 1. The court vacated its previous order from April 27, 1995. 2. Nartron's motion to dismiss the case was granted. 3. Amway's request for attorney fees and costs was denied. 4. Each party was ordered to bear its own costs. The decision clarifies that the earlier denial of Nartron's motion to dismiss was made in error.

Legal Issues Addressed

Attorney Fees and Costs

Application: The court denied the plaintiff's motion for attorney fees and costs, requiring each party to bear its own expenses.

Reasoning: Amway's request for attorney fees and costs was denied.

Error in Denial of Motion to Dismiss

Application: The court acknowledged that its earlier denial of the motion to dismiss was a mistake.

Reasoning: The decision clarifies that the earlier denial of Nartron's motion to dismiss was made in error.

Vacatur of Previous Court Order

Application: The court vacated its previous order, correcting an error related to the denial of the motion to dismiss.

Reasoning: The court vacated its previous order from April 27, 1995.

Voluntary Dismissal of Case

Application: The court approved the defendant's request to voluntarily dismiss the case, reversing its earlier position.

Reasoning: The court addressed Nartron's unopposed motion to voluntarily dismiss the case.