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Linder v. United States

Citation: 375 F. App'x 336Docket: No. 09-8217

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; April 27, 2010; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Michael Linder, a federal prisoner, appealed the district court's denial of his petition for relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The appellate court, through a PER CURIAM opinion, reviewed the record and found no reversible error, affirming the district court's decision without the need for oral argument, as the facts and legal issues were sufficiently presented in the existing materials. The affirmation references the original case, Linder v. United States, No. 5:09-hc-02094-D (E.D.N.C. Oct. 20, 2009), and notes that unpublished opinions do not serve as binding precedent in the circuit.

Legal Issues Addressed

Review of District Court's Denial under 28 U.S.C. § 2241

Application: The appellate court reviewed the district court's denial of Michael Linder's petition for relief and found no reversible error, thereby affirming the decision.

Reasoning: The appellate court, through a PER CURIAM opinion, reviewed the record and found no reversible error, affirming the district court's decision without the need for oral argument.

Use of Unpublished Opinions

Application: The court noted that unpublished opinions do not serve as binding precedent within the circuit.

Reasoning: The affirmation references the original case, Linder v. United States, No. 5:09-hc-02094-D (E.D.N.C. Oct. 20, 2009), and notes that unpublished opinions do not serve as binding precedent in the circuit.