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Compucredit Holdings Corporation v. Akanthos Capital Management, LLC

Citation: 677 F.3d 1042Docket: 11-13254

Court: Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; April 16, 2012; Federal Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

A member of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals requested a poll regarding the suggestions for rehearing the case of Compucredit Holdings Corporation v. Akanthos Capital Management, LLC et al. A majority of active judges voted in favor of granting an en banc rehearing. Consequently, the previous panel's opinion issued on November 10, 2011, has been vacated, and the case will be reheard by the court en banc. The appeal originated from the Northern District of Georgia.

Legal Issues Addressed

En Banc Rehearing Procedure

Application: The court decided to rehear the case en banc, meaning that it will be heard before all the judges of the court rather than by a panel of judges.

Reasoning: A majority of active judges voted in favor of granting an en banc rehearing.

Vacating Prior Panel Opinion

Application: The previous panel's opinion was vacated as a result of the decision to conduct an en banc rehearing.

Reasoning: Consequently, the previous panel's opinion issued on November 10, 2011, has been vacated, and the case will be reheard by the court en banc.