Narrative Opinion Summary
Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) appealed a decision involving the United Transportation Union (UTU) and its General Committees of Adjustment. The case was decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on June 10, 1996. The appeal originated from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania under case number 95-cv-03172, presided over by Judge Bartle. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision, maintaining the ruling in favor of the UTU and its General Chairmen, including W.A. Beebe, R.C. McVeen, and S.F. Dowding, who represented different regional committees. The affirmation indicates that the appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's handling of the case.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court's Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Third Circuit upheld the decision from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, showing deference to the district court's judgment in the matter between Conrail and UTU.
Reasoning: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision, maintaining the ruling in favor of the UTU and its General Chairmen, including W.A. Beebe, R.C. McVeen, and S.F. Dowding.
Appellate Review Standardsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision, indicating that it found no reversible error in the lower court's handling of the case.
Reasoning: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision, maintaining the ruling in favor of the UTU and its General Chairmen.