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Cox v. Prince George's County

Citation: 139 F. App'x 598Docket: No. 04-2206

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; July 28, 2005; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Donnell Cox, Sr. and Mercedes Cox appealed a district court judgment following a jury verdict favoring the defendants in their civil rights complaint. After reviewing the record, the appellate court found no reversible error and affirmed the lower court's decision. The case reference is Cox v. Prince George’s County, No. CA-02-1492-DKC (D.Md. Aug. 19, 2004). The court deemed oral argument unnecessary, as the facts and legal issues were sufficiently presented in the submitted materials. The judgment was affirmed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Necessity of Oral Argument in Appellate Review

Application: The appellate court determined that oral argument was unnecessary as the facts and legal issues were clearly presented in the written submissions.

Reasoning: The court deemed oral argument unnecessary, as the facts and legal issues were sufficiently presented in the submitted materials.

Standard of Review for Appellate Courts

Application: The appellate court reviewed the district court's judgment for reversible error and found none, leading to the affirmation of the decision.

Reasoning: After reviewing the record, the appellate court found no reversible error and affirmed the lower court's decision.