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Montana Wilderness Association, Inc. v. United States Forest Service

Citations: 376 F.3d 1181; 2004 WL 1660569Docket: Nos. 01-35690, 01-35713

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; July 26, 2004; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

On June 14, 2004, the United States Supreme Court vacated the Ninth Circuit's opinion in 314 F.3d 1146 (2003) and remanded the case for further consideration in accordance with the Supreme Court's decision in Norton v. Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, 124 S.Ct. 2373 (2004). In response to this directive, the Ninth Circuit has decided to remand the case back to the United States District Court for the District of Montana for additional consideration in light of the Supreme Court's ruling.

Legal Issues Addressed

Remand to District Court for Additional Consideration

Application: Following the Supreme Court's directive, the Ninth Circuit remanded the case to the District Court for further proceedings in light of the Supreme Court's ruling.

Reasoning: In response to this directive, the Ninth Circuit has decided to remand the case back to the United States District Court for the District of Montana for additional consideration in light of the Supreme Court's ruling.

Vacatur and Remand by the United States Supreme Court

Application: The United States Supreme Court vacated the Ninth Circuit's opinion and remanded the case for further consideration based on a related Supreme Court decision.

Reasoning: On June 14, 2004, the United States Supreme Court vacated the Ninth Circuit's opinion in 314 F.3d 1146 (2003) and remanded the case for further consideration in accordance with the Supreme Court's decision in Norton v. Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, 124 S.Ct. 2373 (2004).