Narrative Opinion Summary
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, in a decision dated October 15, 2002, involving the case between Steven J. Albrechtson (Plaintiff-Appellee) and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System (Defendant-Appellant), has withdrawn its previous opinion and vacated the judgment issued by the District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. The case included appeals numbered 01-3577, 01-3791, and 01-4197, with Judge John C. Shabaz presiding over the original trial. The court's panel consisted of Circuit Judges Richard A. Posner, Frank H. Easterbrook, and Diane P. Wood. The ruling affects all defendants, including H. Gaylon Greenhill and others, who are also listed as cross-appellees.
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Effect on All Defendantssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court's decision to vacate the judgment applies to all defendants involved in the case, indicating a comprehensive impact.
Reasoning: The ruling affects all defendants, including H. Gaylon Greenhill and others, who are also listed as cross-appellees.
Vacatur of District Court Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court vacated the judgment of the District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, effectively nullifying the lower court's decision.
Reasoning: The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit...has withdrawn its previous opinion and vacated the judgment issued by the District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.