Brown v. Miller
Docket: No. 09-7115
Court: Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit; January 4, 2010; Federal Appellate Court
The appeal was reviewed based on the record from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the appellant's submitted brief. The court affirmed the district court’s order from October 5, 2009, which dismissed the appellant’s complaint for failing to satisfy the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a). This rule mandates a "short and plain statement of the claim" that demonstrates entitlement to relief, necessitating the identification of specific circumstances and events supporting the claim. The dismissal was without prejudice, allowing the appellant the opportunity to file a new compliant that adheres to these requirements. The decision will not be published, and the Clerk is instructed to delay the issuance of the mandate for seven days following any timely petition for rehearing.