Is a federal district judge's determination on law in his state entitled to great weight on review?
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The following excerpt is from McLinn, Matter of, 739 F.2d 1395 (9th Cir. 1984):
C.A.Tex. 1980. Federal district court judge's determination on law in his state is entitled to great weight on review.--Avery v. Maremont Corp., 628 F.2d 441.
C.A.Utah 1982. Deference is to be accorded views of resident federal district judge with respect to interpretation and application of law of his state absent controlling precedents held by highest court of that state.--Loveridge v. Dreagoux, 678 F.2d 870.
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