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In brief
Overview
According to Mark R. Bendure (Petitioner), according to Mark R. Bendure (Petitioner), according to Mark R. Bendure (Petitioner), the petitioner argues that the notice requirement under the applicable rule was satisfied.
The petitioner sent a pre‑suit notice to Costa Crociere at its Florida address and the ticket itself identifies Costa Crociere as the carrier.
According to Mr. GLAZIER, the petitioner does not rely on any theory of imputed knowledge.
Background and question before the Court
According to Justice Ginsburg, did the petitioner provide timely notice as required by the rule?
According to Justice Alito, does the rule impose imputed (or actual) knowledge on the respondent?
What each side argues
Petitioner (Wanda Krupski)
According to Mark R. Bendure (Petitioner), according to Mark R. Bendure (Petitioner), according to Mark R. Bendure (Petitioner), the petitioner's case satisfies the notice requirement and suffers no prejudice.
According to Mark R. Bendure (Petitioner), according to Mark R. Bendure (Petitioner), according to Mark R. Bendure (Petitioner), a pre‑suit notice was mailed to Costa Crociere at its Florida address, complying with the ticket’s notice provision.
According to Plaintiff, the ticket clearly identifies Costa Crociere as the carrier.
According to Mr. GLAZIER, the petitioner does not rely on any theory of imputed knowledge.
Respondent (Costa Crociere, S.p.A.)
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What happened at oral argument
Justice Ginsburg asked when the petitioner first received notice of the carrier.
According to Justice Alito, justice Alito questioned where the rule mentions imputed knowledge.
According to Justice Scalia, justice Scalia objected to treating the answer as compliance with the rule’s period requirement.
What the Court decided
Why it matters
Terms to know
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Primary sources
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