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Cornelius Tucker, Jr. v. Bill Clinton, President J.B. French, Warden Sergeant Grimes L.C. Phillips, Director, Ncdop Judge Fox, Chief James B. Hunt, Governor

Citations: 59 F.3d 167; 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 23482; 1995 WL 373275Docket: 95-6233

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; June 23, 1995; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Cornelius Tucker, Jr. (Appellant) filed an appeal against several defendants, including President Bill Clinton and North Carolina officials, challenging the district court's denial of his request to file a complaint under a pre-filing injunction and a motion under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 59(e). The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reviewed the record and the district court's opinion, concluding that there was no reversible error. As a result, the appellate court affirmed the district court's decision, citing the reasoning of the lower court in the case Tucker v. Clinton. The court opted not to hold oral arguments, indicating that the existing materials sufficiently addressed the relevant facts and legal issues.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of District Court Decisions

Application: The appellate court reviewed the district court's opinion and found no reversible error, thereby affirming the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reviewed the record and the district court's opinion, concluding that there was no reversible error.

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 59(e)

Application: The appellant's motion under Rule 59(e), which allows a party to ask the court to alter or amend its judgment, was denied by the district court.

Reasoning: ...and a motion under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 59(e).

Pre-filing Injunctions

Application: The appellant's request to file a complaint was denied under a pre-filing injunction, which restricts the ability to file new lawsuits without permission from the court.

Reasoning: Cornelius Tucker, Jr. (Appellant) filed an appeal against several defendants, including President Bill Clinton and North Carolina officials, challenging the district court's denial of his request to file a complaint under a pre-filing injunction...

Waiver of Oral Argument in Appellate Proceedings

Application: The appellate court chose not to hold oral arguments, determining that the written materials sufficiently addressed the necessary facts and legal issues.

Reasoning: The court opted not to hold oral arguments, indicating that the existing materials sufficiently addressed the relevant facts and legal issues.