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In Re Ralph Hubbard, John Sywilok, Trustee

Citations: 61 F.3d 895; 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 17853; 1995 WL 406955Docket: 95-5134

Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; June 2, 1995; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of In re Ralph Hubbard and John Sywilok, Trustee (61 F.3d 895), the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the lower court (D.N.J., No. 94-cv-02745, Wolin, J.) on June 2, 1995. The court noted that its rules allow for the reporting of opinions that hold precedential or institutional value, while opinions deemed to have value only to the trial court or involved parties are typically not published. The Federal Reporter compiles tables from cases concluding with judgment orders, unpublished per curiam opinions, and unpublished signed opinions, documenting each case's disposition as communicated by the court.

Legal Issues Addressed

Documentation of Case Dispositions

Application: The Federal Reporter documents the outcomes of cases by compiling tables from various unpublished opinions and judgment orders.

Reasoning: The Federal Reporter compiles tables from cases concluding with judgment orders, unpublished per curiam opinions, and unpublished signed opinions, documenting each case's disposition as communicated by the court.

Publication of Judicial Opinions

Application: The court elucidates the criteria for publishing opinions, distinguishing between opinions of precedential or institutional value and those with value only to the trial court or involved parties.

Reasoning: The court noted that its rules allow for the reporting of opinions that hold precedential or institutional value, while opinions deemed to have value only to the trial court or involved parties are typically not published.