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Willis v. S & S Towing

Citation: 17 F. App'x 582Docket: No. 99-15326; D.C. No. CV-97-03954-FMS

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; August 23, 2001; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Gene A. Willis appeals the dismissal of his 42 U.S.C. § 1981 action by the district court, which was based on his failure to adhere to the statute of limitations. The appeal is under the jurisdiction of 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and the court reviews the matter de novo. The judgment of the district court is affirmed, referencing the precedent set in Taylor v. Regents of Univ. of Cal., 998 F.2d 710, 711 (9th Cir. 1993). This disposition is not intended for publication and cannot be cited in future cases except as permitted by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review Standard

Application: The appellate court reviews the district court's decision de novo, which means it considers the matter anew, giving no deference to the district court's conclusions.

Reasoning: The appeal is under the jurisdiction of 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and the court reviews the matter de novo.

Precedential Authority and Affirmation

Application: The district court's judgment was affirmed based on the precedent established by the Ninth Circuit in Taylor v. Regents of Univ. of Cal.

Reasoning: The judgment of the district court is affirmed, referencing the precedent set in Taylor v. Regents of Univ. of Cal., 998 F.2d 710, 711 (9th Cir. 1993).

Publication and Citation Restrictions

Application: This judicial opinion is designated as non-precedential and is restricted from citation in future cases, except as allowed by Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.

Reasoning: This disposition is not intended for publication and cannot be cited in future cases except as permitted by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.

Statute of Limitations for 42 U.S.C. § 1981 Actions

Application: The district court dismissed Gene A. Willis's action due to non-compliance with the statute of limitations applicable to 42 U.S.C. § 1981 claims.

Reasoning: Gene A. Willis appeals the dismissal of his 42 U.S.C. § 1981 action by the district court, which was based on his failure to adhere to the statute of limitations.