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United States v. Leon Clifford Foster

Citation: 96 F.3d 1178Docket: 89-10405

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; October 24, 1996; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of United States v. Leon Clifford Foster, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an order on October 24, 1996, regarding the withdrawal of an opinion previously filed on September 12, 1996. The panel consisted of Circuit Judges Wallace and Poole, along with District Judge Malcolm F. Marsh, who was sitting by designation. The document does not detail the substance of the withdrawn opinion or provide further context about the case.

Legal Issues Addressed

Judicial Panel Composition

Application: A panel of judges, including circuit and district judges sitting by designation, is involved in the decision-making process of the appellate court.

Reasoning: The panel consisted of Circuit Judges Wallace and Poole, along with District Judge Malcolm F. Marsh, who was sitting by designation.

Withdrawal of Judicial Opinion

Application: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has the authority to withdraw a previously filed opinion, indicating a reconsideration or correction of the court's prior decision.

Reasoning: The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an order on October 24, 1996, regarding the withdrawal of an opinion previously filed on September 12, 1996.