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Jesse H. Riley, Jr. v. Director, Central Intelligence Agency Inspector General, Central Intelligence Agency General Counsel, Central Intelligence Agency, Jesse H. Riley, Jr. v. Director, Central Intelligence Agency Inspector General, Central Intelligence Agency General Counsel, Central Intelligence Agency, Jesse H. Riley, Jr. v. Director, Central Intelligence Agency Inspector General, Central Intelligence Agency General Counsel, Central Intelligence Agency

Citations: 23 F.3d 402; 1994 U.S. App. LEXIS 18520Docket: 93-1213

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; May 4, 1994; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The case involves Jesse H. Riley, Jr.'s appeals in three separate actions against the Central Intelligence Agency and its officials, heard in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. In case No. 93-1213, Riley's appeal concerning the denial of a Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order is dismissed by the Fourth Circuit for lack of jurisdiction, as it does not constitute a final or appealable interlocutory order under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and § 1292. His request to proceed in forma pauperis is also denied. In case No. 93-1357, the court affirms the dismissal of Riley's Freedom of Information Act complaint, agreeing with the lower court that the action is barred by the statute of limitations. In case No. 93-1365, the denial of Riley's request for a certified copy of docket entries is upheld. The Fourth Circuit dispenses with oral arguments, determining that the written submissions sufficiently address the legal issues. Consequently, the appeals in cases No. 93-1357 and 93-1365 are affirmed, while the appeal in case No. 93-1213 is dismissed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Docket Entries

Application: The district court's decision to deny Riley's request for a certified copy of docket entries is affirmed as being appropriate and justified.

Reasoning: Riley appeals the denial of his request for a certified copy of all docket entries in his case. The Fourth Circuit affirms the district court's decision, agreeing with the lower court's assessment.

In Forma Pauperis Status Denial

Application: Riley's request to proceed in forma pauperis is denied as part of the dismissal of his appeal due to its interlocutory nature.

Reasoning: The court also denies Riley's request to proceed in forma pauperis, affirming the dismissal as interlocutory.

Jurisdiction Over Interlocutory Orders

Application: The Fourth Circuit dismisses the appeal for lack of jurisdiction as the order is neither a final order nor an appealable interlocutory order under the relevant statutes.

Reasoning: The Fourth Circuit dismisses this appeal for lack of jurisdiction, determining the order is neither a final order nor an appealable interlocutory order under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and § 1292.

Oral Argument in Appellate Proceedings

Application: The court decides against oral argument, indicating that the written submissions sufficiently address the issues at hand.

Reasoning: The court decides against oral argument, concluding that the issues are adequately addressed in the submitted materials.

Statute of Limitations for FOIA Requests

Application: The court upholds the dismissal of Riley's FOIA complaint due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.

Reasoning: Riley appeals a final judgment dismissing his Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) complaint, which challenged the CIA's denial of his document request based on the statute of limitations.