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Drew Adams v. School Board of St. Johns County, Florida

Citation: Not availableDocket: 18-13592

Court: Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; August 23, 2021; Federal Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

A petition for rehearing en banc was filed in the case of Drew Adams, a minor represented by his mother, against the School Board of St. Johns County, Florida. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that a majority of the active judges voted in favor of granting the rehearing, leading to the decision to rehear the case en banc. Consequently, the previous panel's opinion has been vacated, indicating that the case will be reconsidered by the full court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Petition for Rehearing En Banc

Application: The court granted a rehearing en banc, indicating that the full court will reconsider the case instead of the original panel.

Reasoning: The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that a majority of the active judges voted in favor of granting the rehearing, leading to the decision to rehear the case en banc.

Vacating of Panel Opinion

Application: The granting of the en banc rehearing resulted in the vacating of the previous panel's opinion, which nullifies the prior decision pending the full court's review.

Reasoning: Consequently, the previous panel's opinion has been vacated, indicating that the case will be reconsidered by the full court.