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Martin (Gail A.) v. U.S., Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Luzerne, Township of Jackson, Borough of Dallas, Harvey, Leonard D., Lyons, Ed, Smith, Douglas, Kasko, Andrew, Leedock, Jerome, Gillespi, Robert, Anders, Bruce K. Sincavage, Allyn, Jagodinski, Frank, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Prison Guards, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Sheriffs Deputy(s), 11th Judicial District, Court of Common Pleas, Administrator

Citation: 856 F.2d 184Docket: 88-5071

Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; July 5, 1988; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of Martin v. U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the plaintiff, Gail A. Martin, appealed a decision from the Middle District of Pennsylvania, presided over by Judge Nealon. The appeal involved multiple defendants, including local government entities and individuals such as county prison guards and sheriffs' deputies from Luzerne County. The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reviewed the case and upheld the lower court's ruling, affirming the decision without further elaboration on the grounds for the appeal. The case number is 88-5071, and the date of the ruling is July 5, 1988.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review

Application: The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit conducted a review of the case and upheld the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reviewed the case and upheld the lower court's ruling, affirming the decision without further elaboration on the grounds for the appeal.

Judicial Affirmation Without Elaboration

Application: The appellate court affirmed the decision of the lower court without providing additional commentary or detailing the reasons for the affirmation.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reviewed the case and upheld the lower court's ruling, affirming the decision without further elaboration on the grounds for the appeal.