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Thomas J. Conboy v. Mary Alice Kelly

Citations: 59 F.3d 166; 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 23399; 1995 WL 370784Docket: 95-1351

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; June 20, 1995; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal without prejudice of Thomas J. Conboy's amended complaint against Mary Alice Kelly, citing improper venue as the basis for the dismissal. The court found no reversible error after reviewing the district court's opinion and the record. The decision referenced the specific case number (CA-93-4148-B) and date of the district court's ruling (February 9, 1995). The appellate court concluded that oral argument was unnecessary since the facts and legal issues were adequately presented in the submitted materials. The ruling was made by Circuit Judges Niemeyer and Williams, along with Senior Circuit Judge Butzner.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of District Court's Decision

Application: The appellate court reviewed the district court's opinion and the record, finding no reversible error.

Reasoning: The court found no reversible error after reviewing the district court's opinion and the record.

Improper Venue

Application: The district court dismissed the amended complaint due to improper venue, which was upheld by the appellate court.

Reasoning: The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal without prejudice of Thomas J. Conboy's amended complaint against Mary Alice Kelly, citing improper venue as the basis for the dismissal.

Oral Argument Unnecessary

Application: The appellate court decided that oral argument was unnecessary because the facts and legal issues were clearly presented in the submitted materials.

Reasoning: The appellate court concluded that oral argument was unnecessary since the facts and legal issues were adequately presented in the submitted materials.