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Dewey E. Coleman v. Henry Risley, Warden, Montana State Prison, and Michael T. Greely, Attorney General for the State of Montana

Citation: 845 F.2d 884Docket: 85-4242

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; May 12, 1988; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered the en banc rehearing of the case Coleman v. Risley, concerning Dewey E. Coleman, the petitioner-appellant, against Henry Risley, Warden of the Montana State Prison, and Michael T. Greely, Attorney General for the State of Montana, the respondents-appellees. The decision for rehearing was made following a majority vote of the nonrecused regular active judges. This order comes after a prior report on the case, referenced as 839 F.2d 434. The order was issued on May 12, 1988.

Legal Issues Addressed

En Banc Rehearing in Federal Appellate Court

Application: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decided to rehear the case en banc, indicating the involvement of all active judges who are not recused, to reconsider the decisions made in previous proceedings.

Reasoning: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered the en banc rehearing of the case Coleman v. Risley.

Judicial Voting Procedures for En Banc Rehearing

Application: The decision to rehear the case en banc was reached through a majority vote among the nonrecused regular active judges of the Ninth Circuit Court.

Reasoning: The decision for rehearing was made following a majority vote of the nonrecused regular active judges.

Reference to Prior Judicial Decision

Application: The order for en banc rehearing follows a previous report on the case, indicating the judicial process and consideration of past decisions.

Reasoning: This order comes after a prior report on the case, referenced as 839 F.2d 434.