Narrative Opinion Summary
Leroy Charles Griffith, the Plaintiff-Appellant, appealed against the United States of America, the Defendant-Appellee, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The case originated from the Southern District of Florida, presided over by Judge Lenore C. Nesbitt. On August 6, 1999, the court ordered that the appeal would be reheard en banc due to a majority of active judges requesting a poll on the suggestion of rehearing. Consequently, the previous panel's opinion was vacated, indicating that the court will reconsider the case with all active judges participating.
Legal Issues Addressed
En Banc Rehearingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court decided to rehear the appeal en banc, which involves all active judges in the circuit, indicating the case's significance or need for reconsideration.
Reasoning: On August 6, 1999, the court ordered that the appeal would be reheard en banc due to a majority of active judges requesting a poll on the suggestion of rehearing.
Vacating of Panel Opinionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The previous panel's opinion in the case was vacated, meaning it was set aside, allowing the full court to reevaluate the case from the beginning without the influence of the initial panel's decision.
Reasoning: Consequently, the previous panel's opinion was vacated, indicating that the court will reconsider the case with all active judges participating.