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Walker v. Smith

Citation: 310 F. App'x 617Docket: No. 08-7719

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; February 8, 2009; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Kevin D. Walker appeals the district court's grant of summary judgment in his civil action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The appellate court reviewed the record and found no reversible error, affirming the district court's decision based on the reasoning provided in the case Walker v. Smith, No. 1:07-cv-02717-RDB (D.Md. Aug. 19, 2008). The court determined that oral argument was unnecessary as the facts and legal issues were sufficiently addressed in the submitted materials. The judgment is affirmed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of District Court Decisions

Application: The appellate court conducts a review of the record and determines there is no reversible error, thereby upholding the district court's judgment.

Reasoning: The appellate court reviewed the record and found no reversible error, affirming the district court's decision based on the reasoning provided in the case Walker v. Smith, No. 1:07-cv-02717-RDB (D.Md. Aug. 19, 2008).

Necessity of Oral Argument in Appellate Proceedings

Application: The court decides that oral argument is unnecessary since the facts and legal issues are adequately presented in the written submissions.

Reasoning: The court determined that oral argument was unnecessary as the facts and legal issues were sufficiently addressed in the submitted materials.

Summary Judgment in Civil Rights Cases under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

Application: The appellate court affirms the district court's grant of summary judgment, indicating that the lower court's decision was correct and free from reversible error.

Reasoning: Kevin D. Walker appeals the district court's grant of summary judgment in his civil action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.