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Peabody Coal Co. v. Taylor

Citations: 498 U.S. 935; 111 S. Ct. 337Docket: No. 89-1696

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; October 28, 1990; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The motion to substitute Charles Martin as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Hubert Taylor, who is deceased, has been granted. Additionally, Martin's motion to proceed in forma pauperis has also been granted. However, the motion to consolidate this case with other referenced cases (No. 89-1714, Pauley, Survivor of Pauley v. BethEnergy Mines, Inc. et al.; No. 90-113, Clinchfield Coal Co. v. Director, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor, et al.; and No. 90-114, Consolidation Coal Co. v. Director, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor, et al.) has been denied.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Motion to Consolidate Cases

Application: The request to combine this case with other cases involving different parties and claims was denied by the court.

Reasoning: However, the motion to consolidate this case with other referenced cases [...] has been denied.

Proceeding In Forma Pauperis

Application: The court allowed Charles Martin to proceed without the usual costs of a lawsuit, acknowledging his financial inability to pay court fees.

Reasoning: Additionally, Martin's motion to proceed in forma pauperis has also been granted.

Substitution of Personal Representative in Estate Proceedings

Application: The court granted the motion to substitute Charles Martin as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Hubert Taylor, indicating the acceptance of Martin to act on behalf of the deceased's estate.

Reasoning: The motion to substitute Charles Martin as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Hubert Taylor, who is deceased, has been granted.