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Franklin E. Robson, D/B/A Robson Law Firm, P.A. Jnr, Incorporated v. Resolution Trust Corporation, Agency of the United States, as Conservator of Citadel Federal Savings and Loan Association, Successor in Interest to Citadel Savings Bank, and as Receiver of Citadel Federal Savings Bank

Citations: 73 F.3d 358; 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 40406; 1995 WL 758378Docket: 95-1171

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; December 25, 1995; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Franklin E. Robson, representing himself, appealed a district court's summary judgment in favor of the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC), which acted as conservator for Citadel Federal Savings and Loan Association. The case centered on allegations of breach of contract. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the case and found no reversible error in the district court's ruling. Consequently, the appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision, referencing its reasoning in the prior ruling (Robson v. Resolution Trust Corp., D.S.C. Dec. 2, 1994). The court determined that oral argument was unnecessary, as the relevant facts and legal issues had been sufficiently addressed in the submitted materials.

Legal Issues Addressed

Breach of Contract Allegations

Application: The case involved allegations of breach of contract against the Resolution Trust Corporation, which were ultimately dismissed by the district court and upheld by the appellate court.

Reasoning: The case centered on allegations of breach of contract.

Necessity of Oral Argument

Application: The appellate court determined that oral argument was not required as the facts and legal issues were adequately presented in the written submissions.

Reasoning: The court determined that oral argument was unnecessary, as the relevant facts and legal issues had been sufficiently addressed in the submitted materials.

Summary Judgment Standard

Application: The appellate court reviewed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the RTC and found no reversible error, thus affirming the decision.

Reasoning: The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the case and found no reversible error in the district court's ruling.