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Simon Jamirl Howell v. Cpl. R. Fisher, Capt. R. Hancock, D.A.G. Folsum, Cpl. D.J. Stevenson, Joseph Myers, Superintendent of Delaware State Police Michael N. Castle, Governor of State of Delaware, Charles M. Oberly, Iii, Attorney General of State of Delaware

Citations: 54 F.3d 768; 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 12356; 1995 WL 275733Docket: 94-7738

Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; April 7, 1995; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The case involves Simon Jamirl Howell appealing against multiple defendants, including CPL. R. Fisher, Capt. R. Hancock, D.A.G. Folsum, CPL. D.J. Stevenson, Joseph Myers, Superintendent of Delaware State Police, Michael N. Castle (Governor of Delaware), and Charles M. Oberly, III (Attorney General of Delaware). The appeal was reviewed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and concerns a prior decision made in the District of Delaware (case number 91-cv-00683) presided over by Judge Longobardi. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's ruling on April 7, 1995, indicating that the original judgment was upheld and no reversible error was found.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Rulings

Application: The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld the decision made by the District of Delaware, demonstrating the appellate court's agreement with the findings of the trial court.

Reasoning: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's ruling on April 7, 1995, indicating that the original judgment was upheld and no reversible error was found.

Appellate Review Standards

Application: The appellate court examined the lower court's decision for reversible error and found none, thus affirming the original judgment.

Reasoning: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's ruling on April 7, 1995, indicating that the original judgment was upheld and no reversible error was found.