Narrative Opinion Summary
Kenneth Hanan appealed against Ron Welder in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The appeal originated from a decision made in the Southern District of Iowa. The court affirmed the lower court’s decision without providing a detailed opinion, noting that this case is referenced in a 'Table of Decisions Without Reported Opinions' in the Federal Reporter. The Eighth Circuit's rules dictate that unpublished opinions, like this one, cannot be cited except in related cases where there is an identity between the parties or causes of action.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation Without Detailed Opinionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision without issuing a detailed opinion, reflecting a procedural aspect of appellate review.
Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower court’s decision without providing a detailed opinion, noting that this case is referenced in a 'Table of Decisions Without Reported Opinions' in the Federal Reporter.
Citation of Unpublished Opinionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Eighth Circuit Court rules restrict the citation of unpublished opinions, allowing them only in cases involving the same parties or causes of action.
Reasoning: The Eighth Circuit's rules dictate that unpublished opinions, like this one, cannot be cited except in related cases where there is an identity between the parties or causes of action.