Legal Case Summary

Satterfield v. Simon & Schuster


Date Argued: Wed Feb 11 2009
Case Number: 07-16356
Docket Number: 7850683
Judges:Noonan, Thompson, Smith
Duration: 33 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Satterfield v. Simon & Schuster** **Docket Number:** 7850683 **Court:** [Specify Court if known, e.g., United States District Court] **Date:** [Specify Date if known] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Satterfield - **Defendant:** Simon & Schuster **Background:** The case of Satterfield v. Simon & Schuster involves a dispute arising from [brief background of the case, e.g., publication issues, copyright infringement, contractual obligations]. The plaintiff, Satterfield, alleges [summarize the main allegations—what Satterfield claims Simon & Schuster did or failed to do]. **Facts:** 1. Satterfield [describe the initial situation or relationship with Simon & Schuster, e.g., was an author under contract or had submitted a manuscript]. 2. [Detail specific events leading to the dispute, including any actions taken by Satterfield that are relevant to the case]. 3. Satterfield claims that Simon & Schuster engaged in [insert key actions/omissions by Simon & Schuster leading to the lawsuit, such as failing to honor a contract or misappropriation of work]. 4. Simon & Schuster's response indicates [provide a brief overview of the defendant's arguments or defenses]. **Issues:** The primary legal issues in this case revolve around: - [Issue 1: e.g., breach of contract, copyright infringement, etc.] - [Issue 2: any additional relevant legal issues] **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Arguments:** Satterfield contends that [summarize the key arguments made by the plaintiff, supported by evidence presented]. - **Defendant's Arguments:** Simon & Schuster argues that [summarize the defenses or counterarguments made by the defendant]. **Holding:** [In this section, summarize the court's decision if it has been made, detailing the outcome for both the plaintiff and defendant. If a ruling hasn't been reached, state that the case is still pending.] **Conclusion:** The outcome of Satterfield v. Simon & Schuster could have implications for [discuss the potential impact of this case on the publishing industry or copyright law, if applicable]. **Status:** [List the current status of the case, whether it is ongoing, settled, appealed, etc.] --- Note: This summary is a hypothetical construction based on common elements found in case summaries. For an accurate case summary, specific details about the claims, factual background, legal issues, and the court’s decision would need to be provided. Please provide more details if you wish for a more tailored summary.

Satterfield v. Simon & Schuster


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