United States Third Circuit

An exception exists to the notice requirement of FRCP rule 56(c) in cases where summary judgment is granted sua sponte, subject to the meeting of three conditions: 1) the point at issue is purely legal, 2) the record was not fully developed, and 3) the failure to give notice does not prejudice the party.

Appellate Information

• Decided 01/08/2004
• Published 01/08/2004

Judges

• Before BARRY, BECKER, and GREENBERG Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Third Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• James J. Knicely, (Argued), Knicely & Associates, P.C., Williamsburg, Thomas S. Neuberger, Thomas S. Neuberger, P.A., Wilmington, for Appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Jan A.T. Van Amerongen Jr., (Argued), Jan A.T. van Amerongen, LLC, Wilmington, for Appellee.