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Robert Lee Brock, A/K/A Two Souls Walker v. Director, Department of Corrections

Citations: 74 F.3d 1230; 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 39021; 1996 WL 15455Docket: 95-7202

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; January 16, 1996; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Robert Lee Brock, also known as Two Souls Walker, appealed the district court's denial of relief on his complaint filed under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reviewed the case and found no reversible error in the district court's decision. Therefore, the appellate court affirmed the lower court's ruling based on its reasoning. The case was submitted on December 14, 1995, and the decision was rendered on January 17, 1996. Oral argument was deemed unnecessary as the existing record sufficiently addressed the relevant facts and legal issues.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appeal under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

Application: The appellant's challenge to the district court's denial of relief under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 was reviewed by the appellate court, which found no reversible error in the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: Robert Lee Brock, also known as Two Souls Walker, appealed the district court's denial of relief on his complaint filed under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

Standard of Review for Reversible Error

Application: The appellate court examined the district court's decision and affirmed it, indicating that the lower court's ruling contained no reversible error.

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

Sufficiency of the Record

Application: The appellate court determined that oral argument was unnecessary as the record on appeal was sufficient to resolve the relevant facts and legal issues.

Reasoning: Oral argument was deemed unnecessary as the existing record sufficiently addressed the relevant facts and legal issues.