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Seals v. J.C. Penny Life Insurance

Citation: 1 F. App'x 339Docket: No. 99-6183

Court: Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; January 8, 2001; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Plaintiffs Inez Jean Seals and Terry Hurd appeal the district court's summary judgment in favor of J.C. Penny Life Insurance Co. regarding a breach of contract claim. After reviewing the case, including oral arguments and the parties' briefs, the Circuit Judge finds no error in the district court's decision. The reasoning provided by the district court is deemed sufficient, making a detailed opinion from this court unnecessary. Therefore, the appellate court affirms the district court's judgment based on its prior memoranda and orders dated June 28, 1999, and July 18 and July 26, 1999, which addressed the summary judgment and the plaintiffs' request to alter or amend the judgment.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of District Court Reasoning

Application: The appellate court relies on the district court's memoranda and orders to affirm the judgment, indicating that the lower court's reasoning was adequate.

Reasoning: Therefore, the appellate court affirms the district court's judgment based on its prior memoranda and orders dated June 28, 1999, and July 18 and July 26, 1999, which addressed the summary judgment and the plaintiffs' request to alter or amend the judgment.

Summary Judgment Standards

Application: The appellate court reviews the district court's grant of summary judgment and finds no error, affirming the decision without a detailed opinion.

Reasoning: The Circuit Judge finds no error in the district court's decision. The reasoning provided by the district court is deemed sufficient, making a detailed opinion from this court unnecessary.