This appeal requires us to apply several provisions of the Federal Magistrate Act of 1979 and to delineate the standards for determining when we will grant a petition for leave to appeal under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(5). For the reasons set forth below, we treat plaintiff's notice of appeal as a petition for leave to appeal and deny the petition.
I
On May 15, 1981, plaintiff filed...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.