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Roger L. Crawford v. West Virginia Department of Human Services Joice Mann, Hinton Agent Barbara Gunnoe, Princeton Agent Conrad Hilton Foundation Women's Resource Center, Glen White, West Virginia Carlotta Smith Project Reachh Loaves and Fishes Jane Duffield Marie Madaringa Peggie Rossi Sbr, Incorporated, Parkersburg, West Virginia Becky Jones, of the Hinton Seven-Eleven Store City of Hinton, West Virginia John Mann, Patrolman Mrs. Crowder, Principal of Hinton High School County of Summers, Amongst Others in Concern Therewith

Citations: 37 F.3d 1493; 1994 U.S. App. LEXIS 34808; 1994 WL 542802Docket: 93-2065

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; October 6, 1994; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's order denying Roger L. Crawford relief on his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 complaint. The court reviewed the record, the magistrate judge's report, and Crawford's objections, concluding that the appeal was without merit and characterized the action as frivolous. The district court adopted the magistrate judge's report and recommendation despite the untimeliness of the objections. The court decided that oral argument was unnecessary as the facts and legal issues were sufficiently presented in the submitted materials. The ruling was made by Circuit Judges WIDENER, MURNAGHAN, and NIEMEYER.

Legal Issues Addressed

Adoption of Magistrate Judge's Report Despite Untimeliness

Application: The district court adopted the magistrate judge's report and recommendation even though the objections were filed late, indicating flexibility in procedural requirements under certain circumstances.

Reasoning: The district court adopted the magistrate judge's report and recommendation despite the untimeliness of the objections.

Frivolous Appeal Dismissal

Application: The court determined that the appeal was without merit and characterized it as frivolous, which justified affirming the district court's decision.

Reasoning: The court reviewed the record, the magistrate judge's report, and Crawford's objections, concluding that the appeal was without merit and characterized the action as frivolous.

Unnecessary Oral Argument

Application: The court decided that oral argument was unnecessary because the facts and legal issues were adequately presented in the written submissions.

Reasoning: The court decided that oral argument was unnecessary as the facts and legal issues were sufficiently presented in the submitted materials.