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In re Rodgers

Citation: 556 F. App'x 271Docket: No. 13-2290

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; February 24, 2014; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Petition for a writ of mandamus by Arthur Rodgers is denied based on an unpublished PER CURIAM opinion, which is not binding precedent in this circuit. Rodgers claimed undue delay by the district court in processing his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights action and his motion for injunctive relief, requesting an order for the district court to act. However, the review of the district court's docket shows that the court has already denied the preliminary injunction and dismissed Rodgers' complaint. Consequently, the mandamus petition is deemed moot and is denied. Additionally, Rodgers' request to file an out-of-time supplement to his petition is granted. Oral argument is deemed unnecessary as the existing materials sufficiently present the facts and legal issues.

Legal Issues Addressed

Mandamus Relief Denial

Application: The court denied Arthur Rodgers' petition for a writ of mandamus because the underlying issues in his civil rights action and motion for injunctive relief were already resolved by the district court.

Reasoning: Rodgers claimed undue delay by the district court in processing his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights action and his motion for injunctive relief, requesting an order for the district court to act.

Mootness Doctrine

Application: The petition for mandamus is considered moot because the district court has already taken action on Rodgers' case by denying the preliminary injunction and dismissing his complaint.

Reasoning: However, the review of the district court's docket shows that the court has already denied the preliminary injunction and dismissed Rodgers' complaint. Consequently, the mandamus petition is deemed moot and is denied.

Oral Argument Unnecessary

Application: The court determined that oral argument was unnecessary because the existing materials adequately presented the facts and legal issues.

Reasoning: Oral argument is deemed unnecessary as the existing materials sufficiently present the facts and legal issues.

Out-of-Time Supplement Filing

Application: The court allowed Rodgers to file an out-of-time supplement to his mandamus petition.

Reasoning: Additionally, Rodgers' request to file an out-of-time supplement to his petition is granted.