Narrative Opinion Summary
The case involves an appeal by several plaintiffs, including Peter Marycz, Jr. and others, against the School Board Directors of Berwick Area School District and related parties, including Robert A. Bull. The appeal was heard in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The original decision from the Middle District of Pennsylvania (M.D.Pa.) was numbered 94-cv-01249. The appellate court affirmed the decision of the lower court on April 3, 1997, indicating that the original ruling was upheld without changes. The case number for the appeal is 96-7332.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court confirmed the decision made by the lower court, indicating that the judgment was correct and stood as ruled.
Reasoning: The appellate court affirmed the decision of the lower court on April 3, 1997, indicating that the original ruling was upheld without changes.
Case Identification and Court Processsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case was identified by specific docket numbers at both the district and appellate court levels, reflecting its procedural history.
Reasoning: The original decision from the Middle District of Pennsylvania (M.D.Pa.) was numbered 94-cv-01249. The case number for the appeal is 96-7332.
Jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuitsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case was heard and decided within the jurisdiction of the Third Circuit, which reviews appeals from district courts in its circuit.
Reasoning: The appeal was heard in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.