All posts tagged "Kokkonen v. Guardian Life Ins. Co. of Am."

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  Bankers

  Homeowners: Beware of Court Orders When Agreeing to Bank or Non-Bank Settlement Offers

  The judge’s mere awareness and approval of the terms of the settlement agreement do not suffice to make them part of his...

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  Appellate Circuit

  Fifth Cir: Forget Precedent, Pressin’ for Final Judgment Amount is Homeowner’s Job, not Judge’s

  Final Judgment Amount: As Appellant did not press the issue before the district court, the claims have been forfeited. 5th Circuit.

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  Appellate Judges

  It’s All About Jurisdiction and Maybe Even Gamesmanship In This Foreclosure Appeal Sayeth Fifth Circuit

  Here, the Fifth Circuit is, in effect, reaching the merits to issue remand instructions. Perhaps that is what is meant by 'gamesmanship'.