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McLamb v. Stansberry

Citation: 133 F. App'x 77Docket: No. 04-7814

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; June 6, 2005; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Thomas Lattie McLamb, a federal prisoner, appeals the district court's denial of relief on his 28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition. After reviewing the record, the appellate court finds no reversible error and affirms the district court's decision based on its reasoning. McLamb's motion to submit a formal brief is granted, and the court considers the arguments presented in that brief. The court determines that oral argument is unnecessary, as the facts and legal issues are sufficiently clear from the submitted materials. The decision is affirmed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Relief on 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition

Application: The appellate court reviewed the district court's denial of relief on McLamb's petition and found no reversible error, affirming the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: Thomas Lattie McLamb, a federal prisoner, appeals the district court's denial of relief on his 28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition.

Granting of Motion to Submit Formal Brief

Application: McLamb was allowed to submit a formal brief, and the appellate court considered the arguments presented therein during its review.

Reasoning: McLamb's motion to submit a formal brief is granted, and the court considers the arguments presented in that brief.

Sufficiency of Written Submissions Over Oral Argument

Application: The court decided that oral argument was unnecessary, indicating that the submitted materials adequately presented the relevant facts and legal issues.

Reasoning: The court determines that oral argument is unnecessary, as the facts and legal issues are sufficiently clear from the submitted materials.