Jesse D. Pellow v. The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
April 28, 2026·26-1024·Per Curiam·By Maria Santos
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a civil action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision to dismiss the pro se plaintiff's case.
Background
Jesse D. Pellow, proceeding pro se, appealed a district court order that dismissed his civil action. The underlying case was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the record and found no reversible error in the district court’s order dismissing the action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
What it means going forward
The dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction stands, ending the plaintiff’s ability to pursue the civil action in federal court.
