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Williams (Billy L.) v. Iles (Stan)

Citations: 14 F.3d 610; 1993 WL 535828Docket: 93-2839

Court: Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit; August 16, 1993; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of Williams v. Iles, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the decision from the Eastern District of Missouri. The case number is 93-2839, and the ruling was issued on August 16, 1993. The decision is included in a 'Table of Decisions Without Reported Opinions' in the Federal Reporter, indicating that it is an unpublished opinion. According to Eighth Circuit Rules, unpublished opinions cannot be cited or used, except in cases that share an identity between the parties or the causes of action, as outlined in Rule 28A(k) of 28 U.S.C.A.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Decision

Application: The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the decision from the Eastern District of Missouri, maintaining the ruling without changes.

Reasoning: In the case of Williams v. Iles, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the decision from the Eastern District of Missouri.

Citation of Unpublished Opinions

Application: The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals rules that unpublished opinions like the decision in Williams v. Iles cannot be cited or used as precedent unless specific exceptions apply.

Reasoning: According to Eighth Circuit Rules, unpublished opinions cannot be cited or used, except in cases that share an identity between the parties or the causes of action, as outlined in Rule 28A(k) of 28 U.S.C.A.