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Harper v. Delaware Valley

United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Apr 15, 1991
932 F.2d 959 (3d Cir. 1991)

Summary

holding the burden is on defendant to adduce evidence supporting affirmative defense, not upon movant to negate its existence

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Opinion

Nos. 90-3557, 90-3581.

April 15, 1991.

Appeal from D.Del., Schwartz, J., and Citation 743 F.Supp. 1076.


AFFIRMED.


Summaries of

Harper v. Delaware Valley

United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Apr 15, 1991
932 F.2d 959 (3d Cir. 1991)

holding the burden is on defendant to adduce evidence supporting affirmative defense, not upon movant to negate its existence

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Case details for

Harper v. Delaware Valley

Case Details

Full title:Harper v. Delaware Valley Broadcasters, Inc

Court:United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

Date published: Apr 15, 1991

Citations

932 F.2d 959 (3d Cir. 1991)

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