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Timothy Murphy v. John Kaye, Monmouth County Prosecutor, Monmouth County, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Dennis Connelly, Detective, John Doe, Borough of Freehold, William Burew, Chief of Police, Charles Ward, Officer, Donald Peppler, Assistant Monmouth County Prosecutor, Brian Rubino, Detective, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Narcotics Strike Force

Citations: 178 F.3d 1280; 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 6414; 1999 WL 201795Docket: 98-5392

Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; March 9, 1999; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Timothy Murphy appealed against several defendants, including John Kaye, the Monmouth County Prosecutor, and various law enforcement officials, following a case decided in the District of New Jersey. The appeal was heard by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, maintaining the ruling made in case number 97cv00537. No further details or opinions from the court were provided in the summary of the outcome.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Decision

Application: The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld the decision made by the District of New Jersey in case number 97cv00537.

Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower court's decision, maintaining the ruling made in case number 97cv00537.

Appeal Process in Federal Courts

Application: Timothy Murphy's appeal was reviewed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit after being initially decided in the District of New Jersey.

Reasoning: Timothy Murphy appealed against several defendants, including John Kaye, the Monmouth County Prosecutor, and various law enforcement officials, following a case decided in the District of New Jersey.