I started this thread for those who may have a limited understanding such as myself, but seek greater knowledge as to its scope, usage, and limitations.

I have had questions go unanswered in this forum and as such I can only hope the things I am trying to teach myself are correct. Everyone visiting this site does not bring with them the years of education, practice, or experience that many here display, so it is my request for others to be patient with those of us who seek to understand and gain a level playing field about principles that apply equally to every man. As simple or dumb a question may seem, it is behind that question that lays a foundation of wealth waiting to be unlocked as a realization is made.

With that being said, I learned something from this case and I hope others will too.

LEWIS V. LEWIS & CLARK MARINE, INC. (99-1331) 531 U.S. 438 (2001)
196 F.3d 900, reversed and remanded.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/sea...9-1331.ZO.html