What happened in this case?
An appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit between Hyatt and Hirshfeld. The court issued a decision on Oct. 12, 2021.
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Hyatt v Hirshfeld, No. 20-02321 (Fed. Cir. 2021)
- Docket
- 20-02321
- Decided
Where this case stands
The appeals court upheld part of the lower court's decision and overturned part.
- Who won?
Neither side won outright. The court agreed with the lower court on some points and disagreed on others.
- What did the court decide?
In the court's words:
“AFFIRMED IN PART AND VACATED AND REMANDED IN PART COSTS No costs.”
- What does it mean?
Parts of the lower court's ruling stand and parts do not. The case goes back to the lower court to continue in line with this ruling. Read the opinion to see which.
- Is it still good law?
Jurvio has no record of a later decision overruling it. Our citation records are not complete, so this is not a guarantee.
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Where does the case stand now?
The latest dated event in the record is “Decision issued” on Oct. 12, 2021.
What was the ruling or outcome?
The court issued its decision on Oct. 12, 2021. The full text of the opinion is available on this page.
What happened most recently?
Oct. 12, 2021: Decision issued
Understand this case
Case record
Hyatt v Hirshfeld is United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit case number 20-02321. Jurvio currently provides 1 readable court document for this case.
Decision lineup
Opinion type: Majority opinionThe opinion expressing the reasoning supported by most judges deciding the case.Learn more about majority opinion →
Cases cited 29
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- Merck & Co. v. Reynolds · Supreme Court of the United States · 559 U.S. 633
- Arlington Central School Dist. Bd. of Ed. v. Murphy · Supreme Court of the United States · 548 U.S. 291
- Key Tronic Corp. v. United States and Stanton Road Associates v. Lohrey Enterprises, Inc. · Supreme Court of the United States · 511 U.S. 809
- Kappos v. Hyatt · Supreme Court of the United States · 566 U.S. 431
- West Virginia Univ. Hospitals, Inc. v. Casey · Supreme Court of the United States · 499 U.S. 83
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- Lorillard v. Pons · Supreme Court of the United States · 434 U.S. 575
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- Court opinion
Hyatt v. Hirshfeld opinion