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Hooper (Daniel D.) v. Purkett (James)

Citations: 14 F.3d 607; 1993 WL 538661Docket: 93-1809

Court: Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit; May 3, 1993; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In Hooper v. Purkett, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal (No. 93-1809) from the Western District of Missouri on May 3, 1993. The court’s decision is included in a 'Table of Decisions Without Reported Opinions' in the Federal Reporter. The Eighth Circuit has specific rules regarding the publication of opinions, stating that unpublished opinions may not be cited or used, except in cases where there is an identity between the parties or the causes of action, as outlined in Rule 28A(k) of the Eighth Circuit Rules and 28 U.S.C.A.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal of Appeal

Application: The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal from the Western District of Missouri, demonstrating the application of procedural rules governing appeals and the circumstances under which they may be dismissed.

Reasoning: In Hooper v. Purkett, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal (No. 93-1809) from the Western District of Missouri on May 3, 1993.

Publication and Citation of Unpublished Opinions

Application: The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has rules that restrict the citation or use of unpublished opinions, except under specific circumstances involving identical parties or causes of action.

Reasoning: The Eighth Circuit has specific rules regarding the publication of opinions, stating that unpublished opinions may not be cited or used, except in cases where there is an identity between the parties or the causes of action, as outlined in Rule 28A(k) of the Eighth Circuit Rules and 28 U.S.C.A.