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Every decision we've filed under Other Civil.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to reopen a civil case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b). The court held that the plaintiffs' motion was untimely because it was filed more than one year after the original judgment.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Antonio Letrell Brown because the notice of appeal was not received within the mandatory sixty-day deadline. The court found it lacked jurisdiction to hear the case due to the untimely filing.
The Federal Circuit granted the United States' motion for summary affirmance, upholding the dismissal of Lisa Ann Deweese's complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court held that the plaintiff failed to state a non-frivolous claim against the federal government because her allegations targeted state-level Child Protective Services agencies.
The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a second lawsuit filed by Achilles Curbison against federal agents regarding the seizure of his property. The court held that the claims were barred by the doctrine of res judicata because they involved the same parties and cause of action as a prior case already adjudicated on the merits.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se plaintiff for lack of jurisdiction. The court found the notice of appeal was premature because it was filed before the district court entered any order.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the district court's orders in this appeal. The court also dismissed the appellant's motion to expedite as moot.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a complaint as frivolous. The court also dismissed the appellant's motion for a waiver of fees as moot.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in a pro se Federal Tort Claims Act action alleging medical negligence. The court held that under Arkansas law, the plaintiff failed to provide the necessary expert testimony to establish the standard of care and proximate cause for his alleged medical injury.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal due to a lack of prosecution by the appellant. The court issued an order stating that the dismissal stands as the mandate of the court.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a pro se plaintiff challenging a district court order denying a jury trial demand. The court held that the order was not final and did not qualify for immediate review under the collateral order doctrine.