Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a state prisoner seeking to amend his habeas corpus petition. The court found the prisoner failed to demonstrate a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right required to obtain a certificate of appealability.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of a federal prisoner's habeas petition challenging a disciplinary hearing outcome. The court held that while due process requires a written report after a hearing, no specific deadline exists for its issuance.
The Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Ronald Satish Emrit for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction because the notice of appeal was filed before any final or appealable order existed in the district court. The court held that without a final judgment or specific statutory exception, it lacks the authority to review the case at this stage.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court dismissal of a civil complaint due to improper venue. The appellate court held that the appellant forfeited the right to challenge the dismissal by failing to address the basis for the lower court's decision in his informal brief.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Richard Phillip of the Family Valdez's federal and state law claims following a review under 28 U.S.C. § 1915. The appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's proceedings and determined that oral argument was unnecessary.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Olee Wonzo Robinson because the underlying order was not final. The court held that it lacks jurisdiction to review non-final orders under federal law.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se litigant before the district court entered a final order. The court held that it lacked jurisdiction because the appeal was premature and did not concern a final or appealable interlocutory order.
The Fourth Circuit dismissed the Banerjees' appeal because the district court's order was not a final judgment or an appealable interlocutory ruling. The appellate court lacks jurisdiction to review procedural orders that do not resolve the entire case or fall under specific statutory exceptions.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding Rock Hill, South Carolina's short-term rental regulations. The court held that the plaintiff lacked standing to assert his guests' constitutional rights and that the city's zoning rules satisfied rational basis review.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Latosha Ward's civil claims against her family members and mortgage entities. The court found no reversible error in the lower court's ruling and denied Ward's ancillary motions as moot.