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John J. Scanlin, CEO World Unicorn Society, Inc., World Unicorn Society, Inc. v. mr.and Mrs. Robert Cooper, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Environmental Resources, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pa State Police, Richmond Twp. Board of Supervisors, Pa Dept. Of Highways, 'Penndot', R. Koeppel, A. Gettle R. Yowell, a Sever P. Dembowski, D. Smeal, D. Ericson

Citations: 96 F.3d 1434; 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 24517; 1996 WL 515548Docket: 96-7149

Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; August 29, 1996; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of World Unicorn Society, Inc. v. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cooper, et al., the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the decision of the lower court (M.D. Pa. No. 95-cv-01012) on August 29, 1996. The appeal involved multiple defendants including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Environmental Resources of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, PA State Police, Richmond Township Board of Supervisors, PA Department of Highways, and several individuals. The ruling confirms the lower court's findings, although specific details of the arguments presented by both parties and the basis for the appellate court's decision are not detailed in the summary. The affirmation indicates that the appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review and Affirmation

Application: The appellate court affirmed the decision of the lower court, indicating that the appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's ruling.

Reasoning: The ruling confirms the lower court's findings, although specific details of the arguments presented by both parties and the basis for the appellate court's decision are not detailed in the summary.

Reversible Error Standard in Appellate Courts

Application: The affirmation of the lower court's decision indicates that the appellate court did not find any reversible error in the proceedings or conclusions of the lower court.

Reasoning: The affirmation indicates that the appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision.