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Ronald Benson, Juan Ponce v. Department of Navy, John H. Dalton, Secretary, Department of Navy

Citations: 127 F.3d 1094; 1997 U.S. App. LEXIS 26174; 1997 WL 569083Docket: 96-2100

Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; August 15, 1997; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of Ronald Benson and Juan Ponce v. Department of Navy, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reviewed an appeal (No. 96-2100) from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (No. 95cv00127). The court affirmed the lower court's decision. The ruling included a notation that the disposition of each case was transmitted by the Court in accordance with the Third Circuit Rules, specifically referencing the Internal Operating Procedures. The decision was rendered on August 15, 1997, by Judge Weiner.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Decisions

Application: The appellate court affirmed the decision of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, indicating agreement with the lower court’s ruling.

Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower court's decision.

Appellate Review under Third Circuit Rules

Application: The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit adhered to its procedural rules in reviewing and affirming the decision of the lower court.

Reasoning: The ruling included a notation that the disposition of each case was transmitted by the Court in accordance with the Third Circuit Rules, specifically referencing the Internal Operating Procedures.