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Alpha Therapeutic Corporation and Clyde McCauley v. Nippon Hoso Kyokai

Citations: 237 F.3d 1007; 2001 Daily Journal DAR 482; 2001 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 397; 2001 U.S. App. LEXIS 487; 2001 WL 28095Docket: 98-55642

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; January 12, 2001; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The case involves Alpha Therapeutic Corporation and Clyde McCauley as plaintiffs-appellants against Nippon Hoso Kyokai, the defendant-appellee. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit filed a decision on January 12, 2001, involving case number 98-55642. The court noted that, following a stipulation by the parties on August 30, 2000, the previously filed opinion from December 28, 1999, has been withdrawn. Consequently, under Rule 42(b) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, the case is dismissed, and the mandate will be issued immediately.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal of Case under Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Rule 42(b)

Application: The case is dismissed in accordance with Rule 42(b) following the withdrawal of the opinion.

Reasoning: Consequently, under Rule 42(b) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, the case is dismissed, and the mandate will be issued immediately.

Withdrawal of Opinion

Application: The case demonstrates the process by which an opinion can be withdrawn following a stipulation by the parties involved.

Reasoning: The court noted that, following a stipulation by the parties on August 30, 2000, the previously filed opinion from December 28, 1999, has been withdrawn.