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CUNNINGHAM v. HAMILTON COUNTY

No. 98-727.

527 U.S. 198 (1999)

CUNNINGHAM v. HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO

United States Supreme Court.

Decided June 14, 1999.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas C. Goldstein argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Jonathan D. Schiller and Teresa L. Cunningham.

John J. Arnold argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Carl J. Stich and Shannon M. Reynolds.

Thomas, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court. Kennedy, J., filed a concurring opinion, p. 210.

Justice Thomas, delivered the opinion of the Court.

Federal courts of appeals ordinarily have jurisdiction over appeals from "final decisions of the district courts." 28 U. S. C. § 1291. This case presents the question whether an order imposing sanctions on an attorney pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(a)(4) is a final decision. We hold that it is not, even where, as here, the attorney no longer represents...

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