Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-23-1988
Abstract
Plaintiff-appellant John Sellers appeals from a judgment of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Costantino, J.), granting summary judgment in favor of defendants-appellees because of Sellers' failure to exhaust union grievance procedures. We reverse. First, the district court failed to advise Sellers, a pro se litigant, of the nature, procedures and consequences of a motion for summary judgment before granting the motion in defendant's favor. Second, the district court improperly relied on the hearsay affidavit of counsel for defendant-appellee M.C. Floor Crafters, Inc. in granting the motion.
Recommended Citation
Miner '56, Roger J., "Sellers v. MC Floor Crafters, Inc., 842 F. 2d 639 - Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit 1988" (1988). Circuit Court Opinions. 99.
https://digitalcommons.nyls.edu/circuit_opinions/99
Comments
842 F.2d 639 (1988)
John SELLERS, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. M.C. FLOOR CRAFTERS, INC., Local 2287 of Resilient Floor Coverers, New York City District Council of Carpenters and United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Defendants-Appellees.
No. 480, Docket 87-7151.
United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.
Argued January 26, 1988.
Decided March 23, 1988.
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