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Ross v. Maryland State Police Licensing Division

Citation: 671 F. App'x 82Docket: No. 16-1809

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; November 28, 2016; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit. Daniel Hubert Ross appeals the district court's orders that granted the Defendant's motion to dismiss and denied Ross leave to amend his complaint. After reviewing the record, the court found no reversible error. Consequently, it denied Ross's request to proceed in forma pauperis and dismissed the appeal based on the district court's reasoning. The case is cited as Ross v. Md. State Police Licensing Div., No. 8:15-cv-01402-TDC, 2016 WL 1161078 (D. Md. Mar. 23, 2016; June 28, 2016). The court determined that oral argument was unnecessary, as the facts and legal issues were sufficiently addressed in the submitted materials. The appeal is dismissed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of In Forma Pauperis Status on Appeal

Application: The appellate court denied the appellant's request to proceed without prepayment of fees due to the lack of reversible error in the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: Consequently, it denied Ross's request to proceed in forma pauperis and dismissed the appeal based on the district court's reasoning.

Motion to Dismiss and Denial of Leave to Amend

Application: The district court's granting of the Defendant's motion to dismiss and denial of leave for the plaintiff to amend his complaint were upheld upon review.

Reasoning: Daniel Hubert Ross appeals the district court's orders that granted the Defendant's motion to dismiss and denied Ross leave to amend his complaint.

Review for Reversible Error

Application: Upon reviewing the case record, the appellate court found no reversible error, thereby supporting the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: After reviewing the record, the court found no reversible error.

Sufficiency of Submitted Materials

Application: The court determined that the case's facts and legal issues were adequately presented in the written submissions, negating the need for oral argument.

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

Unpublished Opinions as Non-Binding Precedent

Application: The court notes that unpublished opinions do not serve as binding precedent within the circuit, impacting the consideration of the appeal.

Reasoning: Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.