United States First Circuit
CONETTA v. NAT'L HAIR CARE CENTERS, INC., 00-1002, 00-1139, 00-1216
Under the Magistrate Act, 28 U.S.C. 631-39, a magistrate judge, absent consent, cannot order entry of a default judgment on uncertain damages even after a evidentiary hearing.
Appellate Information
- Decided 01/08/2001
- Published 01/08/2001
Judges
- BOUDIN, Circuit Judge., Before BOUDIN, Circuit Judge, CYR, Senior Circuit Judge, and LYNCH, Circuit Judge.
Court
- United States First Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- William T. Murphy with whom William T. Murphy Law Offices, Inc. and Steven T. Hayes were on consolidated brief for plaintiffs.
- For Appellees:
- William P. Robinson III with whom Stephen M. Prignano, Stephen J. MacGillivray and Edwards & Angell, LLP were on consolidated brief for defendant.