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Burrell v. Glascock Auto Sales, Inc.

Citation: 6 F. App'x 170Docket: No. 00-2454

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; March 26, 2001; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Charles Davis Burrell's appeal from the district court's order granting the Defendants’ motion to dismiss has been reviewed. The district court dismissed the case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, noting the absence of diversity of citizenship and federal questions. The appellate court affirms the dismissal, determining that the facts and legal arguments are sufficiently presented in the submitted materials, rendering oral argument unnecessary. The order is affirmed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of Dismissal

Application: The appellate court affirmed the district court's decision, indicating that the materials presented were adequate and oral argument was unnecessary.

Reasoning: The appellate court affirms the dismissal, determining that the facts and legal arguments are sufficiently presented in the submitted materials, rendering oral argument unnecessary.

Subject Matter Jurisdiction

Application: The district court dismissed the case due to a lack of subject matter jurisdiction, as there was neither diversity of citizenship nor a federal question involved.

Reasoning: The district court dismissed the case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, noting the absence of diversity of citizenship and federal questions.