Feature Article
PUNISHMENT OF MORTGAGEE WHO DOESN'T COOPERATE AT CONFERENCE
Punitive Money Sanction and Reduction of Principal
by That Amount Found Too Draconian
Special Note
EXEMPT FUNDS IN DEBTOR'S ACCOUNT
Bank's Failure to Forward Notices to Depositor D Results in Vacatur of Restraint Even Though Creditor P Not at Fault
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General Practice Points: Other Decisions
INCONSISTENCY IN VERDICT
Inconsistency Among Answers to Interrogatories Requires Either That Jury Reconsider, or That New Trial Be Ordered
PROMPT PAY LAW
Law Imposing Duty on Health Insurers to Make Prompt Payment Is Not Limited to Administrative Enforcement; Private Right of Action Is Implied
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RULES OF SPECIAL REFEREES
Parties Admonished Not to Forget That Referees Also Have Rules That Need Consulting
CRIMINAL USURY
When Instrument Calls for More Than 25% Interest, Even Corporation Can Plead Usury, and Here Ultimate Usury Penalty Is Applied
LONGARM JURISDICTION
Supreme Court Says P's Gambling Winnings, Seized by Drug Agent in State A, Can't Support Jurisdiction of Agent in State B
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