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Tart v. Kornegay

Citation: 520 F. App'x 185Docket: No. 13-6063

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; April 30, 2013; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Larry R. Tart's appeal of the district court's order, which dismissed his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 complaint without prejudice due to failure to exhaust administrative remedies, has been affirmed by a per curiam opinion. The appellate court found no reversible error upon reviewing the record and agreed with the district court's reasoning. The case, Tart v. Kornegay, No. 5:11-ct-03236-BO, 2013 WL 74734 (E.D.N.C. Jan. 4, 2013), is noted to dispense with oral argument as the materials provided sufficiently presented the facts and legal issues. The court confirmed that the record clearly demonstrated that exhaustion of remedies did not occur, rendering the district court's order final. Unpublished opinions, such as this one, are not considered binding precedent within the circuit.

Legal Issues Addressed

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Requirement

Application: The court dismissed the complaint without prejudice due to the plaintiff's failure to exhaust administrative remedies, affirming that such exhaustion is a prerequisite for proceeding with a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claim.

Reasoning: Larry R. Tart's appeal of the district court's order, which dismissed his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 complaint without prejudice due to failure to exhaust administrative remedies, has been affirmed by a per curiam opinion.

Non-Binding Nature of Unpublished Opinions

Application: The court noted that unpublished opinions are not considered binding precedent within the circuit, indicating the limited precedential value of the case.

Reasoning: Unpublished opinions, such as this one, are not considered binding precedent within the circuit.

Review of District Court's Decision by Appellate Court

Application: The appellate court conducted a review of the record and determined there was no reversible error in the district court's decision to dismiss the complaint.

Reasoning: The appellate court found no reversible error upon reviewing the record and agreed with the district court's reasoning.