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Cornelius Tucker, Jr. v. Mr. Smith Lynn C. Phillips Joel Herron Wilford Shields Captain Matthews
Citations: 60 F.3d 825; 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 24959; 1995 WL 384506Docket: 95-6559
Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; June 29, 1995; Federal Appellate Court
Cornelius Tucker, Jr. appealed the dismissal of his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 complaint by the district court. The case was referred to a magistrate judge, who recommended denial of relief and informed Tucker that failing to file timely objections would waive his right to appellate review. Tucker did not submit objections within the specified timeframe, thereby waiving his right to appeal. The Fourth Circuit Court affirmed the district court's judgment, noting that oral argument was unnecessary as the existing materials adequately presented the case's facts and legal issues.