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Thomas Lynn Burchell v. Dept. Of Justice, Janet Reno, Attorney General, Louis Freeh, Director of F.B.I., Charley Grubert, F.B.I. Agent, William Brennan, Warden, Susquehanna County Jail, Richard Pelecci, Sheriff, Susquehanna County, Charley Aliano, District Attorney, Susquehanna County, Jeffrey Shoemaker, Chief of Parol/probation Susquehanna County, Angello, Fbi Agent, William Caldwell, Judge, Raymond H. Durkin, Mag. Judge, D. Michael Fisher, Attorney General, James

Citations: 166 F.3d 1204; 1998 WL 794760Docket: 98-7314

Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; September 23, 1998; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The case involves Thomas Lynn Burchell appealing against multiple defendants, including the Department of Justice, the Attorney General, the Director of the FBI, various law enforcement officials, and judicial figures, concerning actions taken against him. The appeal was filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. On September 23, 1998, the court dismissed the appeal originating from the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The dismissal indicates that the appellate court found no grounds to overturn the lower court's decision regarding Burchell's case.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review Standards

Application: The appellate court applies a standard of review to determine if there are any grounds to overturn the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: The dismissal indicates that the appellate court found no grounds to overturn the lower court's decision regarding Burchell's case.

Dismissal of Appeal

Application: The court dismissed the appeal, indicating that the appellant did not present sufficient legal grounds for overturning the decision of the lower court.

Reasoning: On September 23, 1998, the court dismissed the appeal originating from the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals

Application: The appeal was filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, signifying that the court has jurisdiction over cases appealed from the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Reasoning: The appeal was filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.