An Erie Approach to Privilege Doctrine.

Authors

Megan M. La Belle, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2019

Abstract

This short essay considers the HannStar and Silver cases and begins a discussion of the impact that the Erie doctrine has—and, more importantly, ought to have—on privilege law. While Erie is considered by many as “one of the modern cornerstones of our federalism,” the doctrine is important too for the change it can effect through the cross pollination of ideas among tribunals. Because privilege laws reflect deliberate policy choices by legislatures and courts, the Erie doctrine arguably plays a particularly vital role in developing this area of the law.

Recommended Citation

Megan M. La Belle, An Erie Approach to Privilege Doctrine, 10 CONLAWNOW 205 (2019).