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Cunday v. Department of Social & Health Services of Washington State

Citation: 312 F. App'x 58Docket: No. 07-35925

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; February 10, 2009; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Wayne Nelson Cunday appeals the district court's dismissal of his amended complaint for failure to state a claim under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a). The appellate court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. 1291 and reviews the dismissal for abuse of discretion. The district court found that Cunday's amended complaint, which consists of a single sentence alleging violations of constitutional rights as "arbitrary and/or capricious," did not sufficiently state a claim. The appeal is affirmed, and the decision is noted as not appropriate for publication, with no precedential value except as outlined by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review for Abuse of Discretion

Application: The appellate court reviews the district court's dismissal of the complaint for an abuse of discretion, affirming the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: The appellate court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. 1291 and reviews the dismissal for abuse of discretion.

Dismissal for Failure to State a Claim under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a)

Application: The district court dismissed the plaintiff's amended complaint for failing to meet the pleading requirements of Rule 8(a), which necessitates a clear and concise statement of the claim showing entitlement to relief.

Reasoning: The district court found that Cunday's amended complaint, which consists of a single sentence alleging violations of constitutional rights as 'arbitrary and/or capricious,' did not sufficiently state a claim.

Non-Precedential Decisions under 9th Cir. R. 36-3

Application: The appellate court's decision is classified as non-precedential, meaning it is not intended for publication and is only relevant as specified by the court's rules.

Reasoning: The appeal is affirmed, and the decision is noted as not appropriate for publication, with no precedential value except as outlined by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.