Narrative Opinion Summary
James A. Butler, the appellant, filed a Bivens action against Howard C. Vick, an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), and unnamed agents. The appeal comes from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, where the district court dismissed Butler's action and subsequently denied his motion for reconsideration of that dismissal. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the record and found no reversible error in the district court's orders. Consequently, the appellate court affirmed the district court’s decision based on its reasoning. The case citation indicates that the opinion is unpublished, and it notes the disfavor of citing such dispositions except for specific legal purposes. Oral argument was deemed unnecessary as the court found the existing materials sufficient for decision-making.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review of District Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the district court's dismissal of Butler's action and denial of the motion for reconsideration, finding no reversible error and affirming the decision.
Reasoning: The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the record and found no reversible error in the district court's orders. Consequently, the appellate court affirmed the district court’s decision based on its reasoning.
Bivens Action Against Federal Officialssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant, James A. Butler, filed a Bivens action against a federal official and unnamed agents, challenging the dismissal of his case by the district court.
Reasoning: James A. Butler, the appellant, filed a Bivens action against Howard C. Vick, an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), and unnamed agents.
Citing Unpublished Opinionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The opinion in this case is unpublished, and the court notes the general disfavor of citing such dispositions except for specific legal purposes.
Reasoning: The case citation indicates that the opinion is unpublished, and it notes the disfavor of citing such dispositions except for specific legal purposes.
Oral Argument in Appellate Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court determined that oral argument was unnecessary as the written records and briefs provided sufficient information for deciding the case.
Reasoning: Oral argument was deemed unnecessary as the court found the existing materials sufficient for decision-making.