10 Cited authorities

In re Martin-Trigona
737 F.2d 1254 (2d Cir. 1984) Cited 1,266 times
Holding that courts have a "constitutional obligation to protect their jurisdiction from conduct which impairs their ability to carry out Article III functions"
In re Green
669 F.2d 779 (D.C. Cir. 1981) Cited 207 times 1 Legal Analyses
Holding that a court could impose even "onerous conditions" on litigants as long as they are "not so burdensome as to deny the litigant meaningful access to the courts"
Urban v. United Nations
768 F.2d 1497 (D.C. Cir. 1985) Cited 111 times
Finding that litigant's numerous allegations lacked even an arguable basis in law and fact and justified sanctions
Ruderer v. United States
462 F.2d 897 (8th Cir. 1972) Cited 39 times
Finding an injunction against future filings proper after appellant had been afforded a full opportunity to present his claims would be appropriate
Clemmons v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Civil Action No. 06-518 (RCL) (D.D.C. Jul. 13, 2007)
Civil Action No. 06-518 (RCL). July 13, 2007 MEMORANDUM ORDER ROYCE LAMBERTH, District Judge After filing the complaint herein, plaintiff took no action to prosecute this action until he filed an amended complaint [3] on October 5, 2006. Thereafter, service was effected [5] on the United States Attorney on October 6, 2006, making a response due on November 5, 2006. Prior to that date, defendant moved [4] to extend the time for responding until December 6, 2006. On December 6, 2006, defendant moved
In re Green
598 F.2d 1126 (8th Cir. 1979) Cited 25 times
Barring litigant from seeking petitions for writ of mandamus challenging the regularity of district court proceedings
Brennan v. Local Union No. 639
494 F.2d 1092 (D.C. Cir. 1974) Cited 23 times
Affirming district court's protective order prohibiting further discovery until five days after entry of summary judgment opinion
Rule 6 - Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers
Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 Cited 50,129 times 24 Legal Analyses
Holding that "if the last day [of a period] is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday."
Rule 1 - Scope and Purpose
Fed. R. Civ. P. 1 Cited 15,441 times 49 Legal Analyses
Recognizing the federal rules of civil procedure should be employed to promote the "just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding"
Rule 7 - Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions and Other Papers
Fed. R. Civ. P. 7 Cited 7,742 times 2 Legal Analyses
Defining "pleadings" for purposes of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Cornish v. Dudas et al

10 Cited authorities

Holding that courts have a "constitutional obligation to protect their jurisdiction from conduct which impairs their ability to carry out Article III functions"

Holding that a court could impose even "onerous conditions" on litigants as long as they are "not so burdensome as to deny the litigant meaningful access to the courts"

Finding that litigant's numerous allegations lacked even an arguable basis in law and fact and justified sanctions

Finding an injunction against future filings proper after appellant had been afforded a full opportunity to present his claims would be appropriate

Barring litigant from seeking petitions for writ of mandamus challenging the regularity of district court proceedings

Affirming district court's protective order prohibiting further discovery until five days after entry of summary judgment opinion

Holding that "if the last day [of a period] is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday."

Recognizing the federal rules of civil procedure should be employed to promote the "just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding"

Defining "pleadings" for purposes of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure