Legal Case Summary

RIESGO v. EDWARD D. SULTAN CO.


Date Argued: Thu Nov 17 2005
Case Number: 04-55577
Docket Number: 7857280
Judges:Canby, Fernandez, Berzon
Duration: 21 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Riesgo v. Edward D. Sultan Co. (Docket No. 7857280)** **Court:** [Specify Court, e.g., District Court, Appellate Court] **Date:** [Specify Date of Judgment or Filing] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Riesgo - **Defendant:** Edward D. Sultan Co. **Background:** The case involves a dispute between Riesgo and Edward D. Sultan Co. The plaintiff, Riesgo, filed a complaint against the defendant, asserting claims related to [specify nature of the claims, e.g., breach of contract, negligence, personal injury, etc.]. The events leading to this litigation occurred on [provide relevant dates and context], involving issues such as [briefly outline the context, e.g., service failure, product defect, workplace incident]. **Key Facts:** 1. On [insert date], Riesgo engaged the services/products of Edward D. Sultan Co. under the terms outlined in [mention relevant documents or agreements if applicable]. 2. [Describe the relevant actions taken by both parties, such as services rendered, communications exchanged, or incidents that led to the dispute]. 3. Following the incident, Riesgo claimed [outline specific grievances, damages sought, and how the defendant’s actions were perceived as wrongful or negligent]. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues presented in this case include: - Whether Edward D. Sultan Co. breached its contract with Riesgo. - Whether the defendant acted negligently in fulfilling its obligations. - The extent of damages incurred by Riesgo as a result of the defendant's actions. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** Riesgo contends that Edward D. Sultan Co. failed to meet its contractual obligations, resulting in [specify damages, e.g., financial loss, personal injury, emotional distress]. The plaintiff argues that the defendant’s negligence directly caused the adverse events. - **Defendant's Argument:** Edward D. Sultan Co. disputes the allegations, arguing that [outline the defendant's defense, such as compliance with industry standards, rejection of responsibility, or assertion of reasonable care]. The defendant may also argue that the damages claimed by Riesgo are exaggerated or not directly attributable to their actions. **Court’s Decision:** The court ruled in favor of [plaintiff or defendant], citing [summarize the basis of the court’s decision, such as the weight of the evidence, application of law, or interpretation of contract terms]. The judgment included [mention any awarded damages, orders to perform specific actions, or dismissals]. **Conclusion:** The case of Riesgo v. Edward D. Sultan Co. addresses fundamental issues of contractual obligations and negligence within [specify the relevant industry or context]. The court's decision reinforces [discuss any implications or significant legal principles established by the case]. Further appeals or actions may follow based on the outcome of this ruling. **Note:** For complete details regarding the rulings, legal doctrines applied, and any dissenting opinions, please refer to the full court opinion and related legal documents. --- This summary is crafted to be concise and informative; please fill in the specific details where indicated, as legal cases require precise facts, dates, and legal context to accurately inform readers.

RIESGO v. EDWARD D. SULTAN CO.


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