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Walter Cupertino Chavez Alvarez v. Tamara M. Holden, Walter Chavez v. Scott Carver, Ron Kelly, Tim Roybal, Captain David Bradley, Donald Ballard, Richard Long, Walter Chavez v. Captain David Bradley David Rasmussen Dennis Gordon Officer Neilsen Officer Coombs Officer Ballard Officer Harlow R. Dean Laney Dental Clinic, Walter Cupertino Chavez Alvarez v. Scott Carver Captain George Burnette Lt. Randy Long Ronald Ballard Robert Harlow, III David Rasmussen, Walter Chavez v. Scott Carver, Warden Captain David Bradley Captain R.A. Burnette Lt. Randy Long Officer Lee Puckett Sgt. Kohltreon Donald Ballard, Walter Chavez v. Bruce M. Hale Scott Carver, Warden Donald Ballard Willy Brock Broder Hank Galeta, Warden, Y.A.C.F. Governor of Utah, Walter Cupertino Chavez Alvarez v. Michael Leavitt O. Lane McCotter Director Willy Carson Hank Galeta, Warden, Y.A.C.F.

Citations: 46 F.3d 1150; 1994 U.S. App. LEXIS 40452Docket: 94-4084

Court: Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit; December 22, 1994; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In this case, the plaintiff-appellant, Walter Cupertino Chavez Alvarez, brought multiple appeals against several defendants, including a private individual and officials from the Utah Youth Authority, alleging discrimination and denial of basic needs such as medical care, supplies, clothing, food, and communication. The appeals were consolidated due to the similarity of the complaints, which were largely unintelligible. The Tenth Circuit Court reviewed the appeals without oral argument, deeming it unnecessary for resolving the case. A magistrate judge in the district court had previously recommended dispositions based on the similarities in the complaints. The appellate court affirmed the district court's decisions, agreeing with the magistrate judge's recommendations and finding no new insights to contribute. The order and judgment were deemed non-binding as precedent, with specific conditions for citation, and mandates were issued immediately. This case underscores procedural practices regarding the consolidation of appeals and the use of unpublished opinions.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of District Court's Decision

Application: The appellate court affirmed the district court's decisions based on the magistrate judge’s recommendations due to the lack of additional insights.

Reasoning: The Tenth Circuit Court affirmed the district court's decisions based on the magistrate judge's recommendations, finding no additional insights to add.

Citation of Unpublished Opinions

Application: Unpublished opinions may be cited if they have persuasive value on material issues and are accompanied by a copy.

Reasoning: Citation of unpublished opinions is generally disfavored, but may be used if they hold persuasive value on material issues and are accompanied by a copy.

Consolidation of Appeals

Application: Multiple appeals with similar complaints were consolidated for judicial efficiency.

Reasoning: These appeals were consolidated due to similar complaints regarding alleged discrimination and denial of medical attention and other basic needs.

Review Without Oral Argument

Application: The court may decide on appeals without oral argument if it deems that it would not materially assist in resolving the case.

Reasoning: The court reviewed the appeals without oral argument, determining they would not materially assist the case resolution.