Planned Parenthood of Dutchess-Ulster, Inc. v. Steinhaus, DUTCHESS-ULSTE
| Court | United States Courts of Appeals. United States Court of Appeals (2nd Circuit) |
| Writing for the Court | Before MINER, ALTIMARI and CABRANES; ALTIMARI |
| Citation | 60 F.3d 122 |
| Parties | PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. William STEINHAUS, County Executive, individually and in his official capacity and County of Dutchess, New York, Defendants-Appellees. ocket 94-9016. |
| Docket Number | DUTCHESS-ULSTE,No. 1304,INC,D |
| Decision Date | 14 July 1995 |
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36 practice notes
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Cruz v. TD Bank, N.A., 10 Civ. 8026(PKC).
...only questions of federal law or of a state law's constitutionality. See, e.g., Planned Parenthood of Dutchess–Ulster, Inc. v. Steinhaus, 60 F.3d 122, 127 (2d Cir.1995) (finding Burford abstention unwarranted where federal constitutional claim did not require resolution of state law); Allia......
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Brown v. Stone, 96-CV-1485 (FB).
...is that there must be "an unclear state statute or uncertain state law issue." Planned Parenthood of Dutchess-Ulster, Inc. v. Steinhaus, 60 F.3d 122, 126 (2d Cir. 1995). The Court has addressed the issue of Pullman abstention sua sponte because it raises important federalism concerns. See C......
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Handberry v. Thompson, Docket No. 03-0047(L)
...85 L.Ed. 971 (1941). We review for abuse of discretion a district court's decision regarding abstention. Planned Parenthood v. Steinhaus, 60 F.3d 122, 126-27 (2d Cir.1995); Bethphage Lutheran Serv., Inc. v. Weicker, 965 F.2d 1239, 1244 (2d Cir.1992). Pullman abstention may be appropriate wh......
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Homere v. Inc. Vill. of Hempstead, 17-CV-3173 (JFB) (AKT)
...rule," Chittenden v. Connors , 460 F.Supp.2d 463, 468 (S.D.N.Y. 2006) (citing Planned Parenthood of Dutchess-Ulster, Inc., v. Steinhaus, 60 F.3d 122, 126 (2d Cir.1995) ), the Court will proceed to evaluate the sufficiency of Plaintiffs' claims.2. Municipal Liability Under Section 1983i. Leg......
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35 cases
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Brown v. Stone, No. 96-CV-1485 (FB).
...is that there must be "an unclear state statute or uncertain state law issue." Planned Parenthood of Dutchess-Ulster, Inc. v. Steinhaus, 60 F.3d 122, 126 (2d Cir. 1995). The Court has addressed the issue of Pullman abstention sua sponte because it raises important federalism concerns. See C......
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Empire Pipeline, Inc. v. Town of Pendleton, 17-CV-141S
...one of state concern," 17A Moore's Federal Practice, supra, § 122.56, citing Planned Parenthood of Dutchess-Ulster, Inc. v. Steinhaus, 60 F.3d 122, 127 (2d Cir. 1995). Federal courts have the discretion in these abstention contexts to abstain and decline the exercise of jurisdiction, Niagar......
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Cranley v. National Life Ins. Co. of Vermont, No. 2:99-CV-323.
...to the State. This factor alone will not justify abstention, however. See Planned Parenthood of Dutchess-Ulster, Inc. v. Steinhaus, 60 F.3d 122, 127 (2d Cir.1995). Burford abstention is not required "even in cases where the state has a substantial interest if the state's regulations violate......
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Nicholson v. Williams, Nos. 00-CV-2229, 00-CV-5155, 00-CV-6885.
...interpretations by a state agency or experts in the field.'" Id. at 289 (quoting Planned Parenthood of Dutchess-Ulster Inc. v. Steinhaus, 60 F.3d 122, 127 (2d Cir.1995)). "[T]his Court is perfectly capable of interpreting and applying [the rules] to the facts of this case." People United fo......
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